Painted Woods Park in Waukee, Iowa

Painted Woods Park in Waukee, Iowa

Painted Woods will WOW your kids! The first park in central Iowa with an in-ground trampoline! It is so much fun for kids and adults.  

The main playground structure is five brightly colored tree houses connected by rope tunnels; some of the tree houses tower 16 feet tall! These tree houses invite all kids to bring their imagination to the park, encouraging kids to collaborate as they make their way through the tunnels and use their bodies to climb through. One tree house has a brightly colored tube slide leading to it, one a rope ladder, and my kids’ favorite was the tower that had the two slide rails!

At this park, you will also find a separate 2-5 year old playground. It is brightly colored and allows little ones to explore their own tree house and climb on ropes too. You will also find a large net spinner, standard swings, and a net saucer swing, 

This park has many new trees planted, which will provide shade in years to come. I also, as a parent, loved the Adirondack chairs, benches, and picnic tables scattered throughout. 

Address

Painted Woods Park is located at 950 Indian Ridge Drive in Waukee. This park is less than three minutes off of I-80, so a perfect quick stop!  

Basic Park Details

Type: Places to play, places to play basketball, places to play pickleball

Bathrooms: Seasonal flushable restrooms and drinking fountain.

Shade: three open-air shelters, young trees at this time

Playground: 2-5 year old and 5-12 year old playground

Trails: small paved walking loop

Water: None

Official website: https://waukee.org/1182/Painted-Woods-West-Park?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Park Amenities

• Three open-air shelters
• Benches and picnic tables
• Half-court basketball court 
• Pickleball courts
• 2-5 year old and 5-12 year old playground
• Swings (standard, net saucer swing)
• Poured-in rubber surfacing
• Open grass area
• Seasonal restrooms and water fountain
• Parking lot