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Des Moines, IA

MacRae Park

MacRae Park in Des Moines is listed as a sledding spot by Des Moines Parks & Recreation, the land manager.

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Lights
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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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Details and source

StatusOfficial Listed by the land manager.
Address1021 Davis Ave., Des Moines, IA
Notes from sourceNot stated by source
SourceDes Moines Parks & Recreation
Checked2026-10-28
Map pin41.56859, -93.62546 (park or address, from OpenStreetMap Nominatim)
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Short answers

Is sledding allowed at MacRae Park?

Des Moines Parks & Recreation, the land manager, lists MacRae Park for sledding as of 2026-10-28. Follow posted signs.

Does MacRae Park have lights for night sledding?

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

Where is MacRae Park?

1021 Davis Ave., Des Moines, IA. It's one of 6 hills on our Des Moines list.