Raccoon River Park Boathouse

Raccoon River Park Boathouse Offering non-motorized boat and bike rentals. Kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, stand up boards, and more!

Shine Soccer Academy traded soccer balls for canoe paddles and got on the water this morning!
06/18/2026

Shine Soccer Academy traded soccer balls for canoe paddles and got on the water this morning!

Psssst! If nature doesn't throw a fit and rain a lot over the next few days we might be able to offer river rentals this...
06/18/2026

Psssst! If nature doesn't throw a fit and rain a lot over the next few days we might be able to offer river rentals this weekend!! Stay tuned and cross your fingers!

Wow it’s windy! 🌬️ Winds over 25 and gusts up to 40 mean we’re closing up rentals for the day. See you tomorrow!
06/17/2026

Wow it’s windy! 🌬️ Winds over 25 and gusts up to 40 mean we’re closing up rentals for the day. See you tomorrow!

Another day at the lake! What could be better? Grab your coffee and come on over!
06/17/2026

Another day at the lake! What could be better? Grab your coffee and come on over!

Kids Kayaking class this morning paddled through some windy conditions but everyone was smiling and had a good time! We ...
06/16/2026

Kids Kayaking class this morning paddled through some windy conditions but everyone was smiling and had a good time! We practiced our turns and even had a rely race!

A bit breezy today but we're open for rentals! Come join us on the lake!
06/14/2026

A bit breezy today but we're open for rentals! Come join us on the lake!

06/11/2026

Fish are out! (yes we know they are carp and are not the most edible fish in the lake) Sun's out = let's go paddle!! Open until sunset!

06/11/2026

Thursday:We are going to delay opening until 12pm to let the storms pass through. See ya this afternoon for some paddling!!

Ahhh that good old Iowa humidity is heating it up! What better way to stay cool than renting a kayak and enjoying a cool...
06/09/2026

Ahhh that good old Iowa humidity is heating it up! What better way to stay cool than renting a kayak and enjoying a cool breeze on the water! Open until 8:45pm!

Evenings have been great at the lake The last few nights. Calm water, light breeze, and some good shows with the clouds...
06/08/2026

Evenings have been great at the lake The last few nights. Calm water, light breeze, and some good shows with the clouds and sunsets! Open until sunset today!! ☁️+ ☀️=🌅

Address

2500 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines, IA
50265

Telephone

+15154404787

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