by Andy TeBockhorst | Aug 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Des Moines, IA – August 28, 2024 – The Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation announced today the appointment of Chris A. Burch as Executive Director. In his new role, Burch will lead Water Works Park Foundation’s strategic vision, oversee daily operations, and drive...
by Corey Morrison | Dec 27, 2023 | Resources
Your donation and membership will help the Water Works Park Foundation continue to bring entertainment and education to Des Moines’ largest public park that aims to create unique experiences that delight and amaze visitors while respecting and enhancing the park’s...
by Andy TeBockhorst | Aug 14, 2023 | Events
Des Moines’ original Oktoberfest is moving to a new location for its 19th annual event September 22nd and 23rd. The Lauridsen Amphitheater in Water Works Park is the new venue for the festival that has outgrown the downtown footprint where it began in 2003. “Water...
by Teri TeBockhorst | May 11, 2023 | Events
Last fall’s pop-up Des Moines Biergarten is expanding to offer local craft brews and German-style food 2-9pm Wednesday through Sunday with Local Bands, Brews and Bikes hosting free music shows on Sunday from 1-3pm. Situated in the park near trails, play areas, Gray’s...
by Chris Burch | Aug 4, 2019 | Past Events
(Photo Credit: Jake Hansen) Ben Folds Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation. He’s created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous...
