1921 SE 1st St

Pretty bare-bones spot, honestly, but that’s kind of the point — it’s a neighborhood playground in the classic Des Moines mold, the kind you duck into for a quick after-school run-around rather than a destination trip. You’re right by Columbus Park and St. Anthony Catholic Church, which gives the whole area a familiar, lived-in feel. Worth knowing: it’s not wheelchair accessible, so keep that in mind before making the trip.