Des Moines Parks & Recreation Youth Football

Des Moines Parks & Recreation Youth Football

The Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department runs the city's youth football leagues out of its main office on E Martin Luther King Jr Parkway. The department organizes flag and tackle football alongside its broader youth sports lineup.

Programs

City-administered recreational youth sports. Programs include:
- Youth flag football leagues
- Other youth sports across the calendar
- Summer sports camps and clinics
- Drop-in recreation at city facilities

What's Included

• Use of city parks and athletic fields
• City-administered scheduling and coaching
• Online registration through dmparks.org

Experience

Programs are designed for neighborhood-access participation rather than competitive travel football. Hours of operation Mon-Fri 8am-5pm at the central office for in-person registration and inquiries.