Belle M. Turner Park

"One of my favorite Des Moines recreational places, Gray's Lake is wonderful for walks, bird watching, and boating. When my children were young, we spent a lot of time at the beach!"

Miss KB

"The real attraction is the old-fashioned carousel that's still just 50 cents per ride. But once your child (or you) has had enough of that, there's a rocket ship slide and a wading pool to check out."

Healthiest Iowa

"A great place for some trail running. Tons of connecting points to other Des Moines routes."

Jim Davis