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Des Moines, IA

Greenwood Park

Greenwood Park in Des Moines is listed as a sledding spot by Des Moines Parent. The park or city does not list it, so check posted signs.

Local mention

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At a glance

Lights
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Hours
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Status phone
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Restrooms
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Cost
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Parking
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Steepness
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Rentals
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Tubing
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Rules
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Run length
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Kid area
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Approx. drop
About 54 ft (approx. drop, USGS elevation data)

Details and source

StatusLocal mention Mentioned by local news or a guide. The park or city does not list it.
Address4500 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA
Notes from sourceNot stated by source
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SourceDes Moines Parent
Checked2026-10-28
Map pin41.58107, -93.68168 (park or address, from OpenStreetMap Nominatim)
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Short answers

Is sledding allowed at Greenwood Park?

Des Moines Parent names it as a sledding spot, but we did not find it on the park or city's own list as of 2026-10-28. Look for posted signs before you sled.

Does Greenwood Park have lights for night sledding?

Lights are not stated by the source. Plan on daylight.

Where is Greenwood Park?

4500 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA. It's one of 9 hills on our Des Moines list.

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