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Des Moines Gets Big Water Boost | Des Moines News
Des Moines is set to transform its waterfront with $2 million in federal funding, boosting recreation at Birdland Park and Marina plus Prospect Park as part of the Iowa Confluence Water Trails project—connecting 150 miles of rivers and creeks. The city’s split investment ($1.5M to Prospect Park, $500K to Birdland) will expand river access, improve flood protection, add fishing spots, and relocate a powerboat launch. Meanwhile, the ICON project’s whitewater features—downtown (opening spring 2027) and near Gray’s Lake—are just the beginning, turning Des Moines into a premier outdoor destination…
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