Want to win a $500 gift card while exploring Des Moines parks? Here's how
Explore Des Moines' parks and get a chance to win a $500 gift card to Scheels this summer.
The Des Moines Parks and Recreation is launching a summer Bucket List Challenge. The contest is meant to encourage people to visit all of the city's parks.
How to take part in the Bucket List Challenge?
Contestants can visit any of the 16 different parks across the city and take a photo of their stop. The photos then can be submitted for a chance to win until July 31.
Photos can be submitted at DSM.city/BUCKETLIST.
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What parks are on the bucket list?
A.H. Blank Mini Golf Course, Grandview Golf Course or Waveland Golf Course
"Big Bugs" on Greenwood Park Trail
Cohen Park
Crivaro Disc Golf Course, Ewing Disc Golf Course or Grandview Disc Golf Course
Entrant’s Closest Neighborhood Park
Entrant’s Favorite Trail on the Des Moines Trail System
Fourmile Community Recreation Center or Pioneer Columbus Recreation Center
Frisbie Park
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
MacRae Park
McHenry Park
Pete Crivaro Park - Foot Golf Course
Sheridan Park
Tower Park
Union Park
Waveland Tennis Complex
How will Des Moines pick summer bucket list winners?
The city of Des Moines will randomly select a winner within the first week of August. The winner will be posted to the Des Moines Parks and Recreation Facebook and be notified by phone, mail or email before the announcement.
CORRECTION: This article was updated with a new list of parks for 2024
Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.
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