| Water Works Park | |
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| Type | Urban park |
| Nearest city | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41°33′54″N 93°40′16″W / 41.565°N 93.671°W |
| Area | 1,500 acres (6,100,000 m2) |
| Opened | 1933[1] |
| Operated by | Des Moines Water Works |
Water Works Park is a 1,500 acre park southwest of downtown Des Moines, Iowa and contains the Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) which is a publicly owned municipal water utility that supplies the greater Des Moines metropolitan area. It is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. Located along the Raccoon River west of Fleur Drive, the park offers trails, picnic areas, grills, and fields.