Outdoors NearbyBates Park Splash Pad
Bates Park Splash Pad is a splash pad in Bates Park in Des Moines, IA. The park also has a playground and basketball courts. It is one of 4 splash pads we list in Des Moines. You will also find a picnic shelter here.
| Location | Bates Park Des Moines, IA Directions |
|---|---|
| Amenities | Picnic shelter |
| Play equipment | water play |
| Also in the park | Playground, Basketball |
| Website | dsm.city |
Details from OpenStreetMap. Rules and hours are posted at the entrance. If you spot a mistake, use the suggestion form.
When to go: Bates Park Splash Pad
Water-play weather in Des Moines, IA: average highs reach 80 °F or more from June to August, peaking at 86 °F in July. In those months Des Moines averages about 7 days with rain per month, so rain rarely spoils a trip. Cities usually switch the water on around Memorial Day and off after Labor Day.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 °F | 14 °F | 3 |
| Feb | 36 °F | 18 °F | 4 |
| Mar | 49 °F | 30 °F | 5 |
| Apr | 62 °F | 41 °F | 8 |
| May | 72 °F | 52 °F | 9 |
| Jun | 82 °F | 62 °F | 7 |
| Jul | 86 °F | 66 °F | 6 |
| Aug | 84 °F | 64 °F | 6 |
| Sep | 77 °F | 55 °F | 5 |
| Oct | 63 °F | 43 °F | 5 |
| Nov | 48 °F | 30 °F | 4 |
| Dec | 36 °F | 20 °F | 4 |
More to do nearby
- Lauridsen Skatepark (skatepark, 1 mi)
- Ingersoll Square Dog Park (dog park, 2 mi)
- Metro Ice Sports Facility (indoor ice rink, 6 mi)
- Hertz Family Falls (waterfall, 28 mi)
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Playgrounds nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bates Park Splash Pad?
Inside Bates Park, Des Moines, IA. The Directions button opens the route in Google Maps.
What is the weather like at Bates Park Splash Pad?
Water-play weather in Des Moines, IA: average highs reach 80 °F or more from June to August, peaking at 86 °F in July. In those months Des Moines averages about 7 days with rain per month, so rain rarely spoils a trip.
What other splash pads are near Bates Park Splash Pad?
Good Park Splash Pad (1 mi), Drake Park Splash Pad (1 mi) and Chesterfield Park Splash Pad (3 mi).