By
Shane Goodman Publisher/Editor
Waterworks Parks has been used for a variety
of purposes, including being Des Moines’ main
source for clean water, but very few of us are
regulars in the park. That could all change
soon.
Improvements to Gray’s Lake over the past decade
have lured residents and visitors to a place
that 20 years ago we would have not dared enter
in the dark. Today, Gray’s Lake is a beautiful
and safe environment used by people of all ages
for recreational purposes. Waterworks Park?
Not so much.
Yes, we have attended concerts at Waterworks
Park. And, yes, we have gone for leisurely strolls
through its 1,500 acres, and we even had a picnic
lunch or two in this green oasis. We have been
pleased by the use of the equestrian trails,
and we even organized a bicycle ride at the
park a few years back. But city leaders envision
more for Waterworks, and they created a competition
to bring fresh ideas to the table. We share
the results of this process, as well as some
history of Waterworks Park, as our cover story
this week.
Thanks for reading. CV |
