Tucked into the southern edge of Des Moines, Gray’s Lake Park is the kind of place locals return to again and again without ever running out of reasons to come back.
The 167-acre lake sits at the center of everything, ringed by a 2.2-mile trail that is equally popular with cyclists, joggers, and families out for a leisurely stroll.
Kayak and paddleboat rentals make it easy to get out on the water, and the views from the lake back toward the city skyline are surprisingly beautiful…