Fort Des Moines Park

Education at Fort Des Moines Park

A 1.5 acre native Iowa tree arboretum enhances park aesthetics and education opportunities. This self-guided nature activity has tree markers which offer easy identification. The arboretum contains 44 trees well suited for planting in central Iowa. An outdoor classroom is located near shelter #3.

Polk County Conservation naturalists offer nature programs at Fort Des Moines Park. To request a Nature News to learn about upcoming programs at Fort Des Moines and other parks in Polk County send an email to pccb_info@polkcountyiowa.gov and put ADD TO MAILING LIST in the reference line.