Walnut Woods State Park 3155 Walnut Woods Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 515-285-4502, Encompassing 260 acres of wooded bottomland along the Raccoon River, at the southern edge of West Des Moines, Walnut Woods is open year-round and is the perfect area to enjoy such seasonal activities as cross-country skiing, camping, horseback riding, picnicking, fishing, bird watching, and canoeing. more... 

A.H. Blank Golf Course 808 County Line Road, Des Moines, IA 50311, 515-285-0864, The 18-hole A.H. Blank Golf Course offers a pro shop and golf carts. 

Grand View Golf Course 2401 East 29th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317, 515-248-6301, The public 18-hole Grand View Golf Course is one of the oldest golf courses in the United States. more... 

Willow Creek Golf Course 140 Army Post Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265, 515-285-4558, This lovely, green course offers 36 holes, a pro shop, driving range, and a snack counter. more...