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Raccoon River Park

Des Moines, Iowa

Confluence was retained by the City of West Des Moines to design the City’s newest destination playground. Prior to beginning design activities, Confluence facilitated a series of public meetings and youth workshops to identify the needs and desires of the community. After presenting the results back to the community, we began to draw design inspiration from the adjacent water body and river.

The playground combines many play components into a cohesive play experience. From looking over the bow of a beached ship, to a leaf floating down a lazy stream, children of all ages will find something new to experience at each park visit. The park also includes rock climbing walls, a water jet plaza, native plant material, earth ‘waves’, rope ladders, sail-covered play equipment, and sculpture.

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