Ankeny Splash Pads Back Online

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Ankeny’s splash pads are back to full hours—8 AM to 8 PM daily—just as temps soar this weekend, even as Central Iowa Water Works enforces a mandatory lawn watering ban. Water usage has dropped sharply since the ban began June 8, helping protect critical water supplies amid high river nitrate levels. Gardens and flowers are still allowed to water—just not lawns. Meanwhile, Des Moines, Urbandale, and West Des Moines keep hours trimmed, while Clive and Waukee maintain full schedules thanks to recirculated water systems. With heat expected to stick through early August, every city’s approach to…