Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation

The Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation, formed in November 2013, is a non-profit organization whose goal is to improve the quality of life for Central Iowans by enhancing Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa. The Foundation integrates education, conservation, recreation, and health by engaging park users and informing them of the importance of water quality throughout their adventure in Water Works Park.

DMWWPF Values: 1. Conservation: We are a model of urban conservation that protects and promotes our natural environment through engaging amenities and activities, with an intentional focus on clean water. 2. Well-being: We provide opportunities for park lovers of any age to invigorate their bodies and quiet their minds through recreation, play, and connection to nature. 3. Collaboration: We nurture and grow strategic partnerships with other organizations and community attractions to maximize our collective impact. 4. Inclusion: We create a place that is welcoming to all, encouraging and growing understanding, and connection to strengthen our community. We are everyone’s park. 5. Amazement: We leverage 1500 acres of urban greenspace to create unique experiences that delight and amaze human visitors, while respecting and enhancing the park’s ecosystem.