Des Moines, IA
25
72% of Des Moines residents live
within a 10-minute walk of a park. National Average 55%
We’re working to ensure that every person, in every neighborhood, in every city across America has a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home.
Where are the parks most needed?
Des Moines has 174 parks.
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Our Work in IowaHow do park amenities measure up?
We compared Des Moines against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita.
Basketball Hoops
42
3.3 per 10,000 people
Playgrounds
50
3.3 per 10,000 people
Rec & Senior Centers
87
1.3 per 20,000 people
Dog Parks
67
1.8 per 100,000 people
Bathrooms
78
2.5 per 10,000 people
Splashpads
100
10.2 per 100,000 people
How much is Des Moines investing in parks?
We compared Des Moines against the others to determine where it falls for spending per capita
Park Spending per Capita
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City agency$97 (76%)
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Other public agencies$3 (2%)
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Private organizations$25 (20%)
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Monetized volunteer hours$4 (3%)
$128
Total Spending Per Capita
- National Averages, Spending Per Capita:
- City agency: $83 (85%)
- Other public agencies: $7 (7%)
- Private organizations: $5 (5%)
- Monetized volunteer hours: $3 (3%)
- TOTAL: $98
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