3 listed water parks within 50 miles of the Des Moines, Iowa city center (U.S. Census reference point), nearest first. Distances are straight-line miles, not driving distances. Parks without a confirmed map point are not included.
Water park inside Adventureland in Altoona, Iowa, with slides, a wave pool, a lazy river and kids' play areas. Entry comes with an Adventureland ticket in its operating months.
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View park detailsThe aquatic center is closed for the season; its last day was August 16. City outdoor aquatic center in Carlisle, Iowa, with a drop slide and other slides. Daily admission is $5; the 2026 season has ended.
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View park detailsThe city says Cascade Falls is closed for the 2026 season and will reopen next May. City-run outdoor aquatic center in Ankeny, Iowa, with a FlowRider surf machine, lazy river, drop slide and tube slides. It opens each summer, with daily admission or season passes.
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