This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: New plans for West Des Moines arboretum include 300 trees, museum with crafts, playground ...

A state of the art nature-inspired play space has been added to the heritage-listed Sherwood Arboretum ahead of its centenary celebrations in 2025. The upgraded playground has been designed to enhance ...

A dog run enclosed with a steel picket fence was built adjacent to the playground. The run features two sections for small and large dogs, and is gated to allow unleashed dogs to frolic. A small ...

This text is part of Parks’ Historical Signs Project and can be found posted within the park. This arboretum (a Latin word meaning “a place grown with trees”) was named in memory of one of Morningside ...