Park Palooza
Schedule
Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Raccoon River Park | West Des Moines, IA
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Splash into Summer at Park Palooza! Get ready for a weekend of high-flying action and free family fun! Park Palooza is back at Raccoon River Park on June 5th and 6th, and this year is bigger than ever with the addition of DockDogs®—the world’s premier canine aquatics competition!
Whether you’re a dog lover, an outdoor adventurer, or just looking for the perfect family outing, there’s something for everyone. Best of all? Admission and all family activities are completely FREE!
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JUNE 5: DockDogs
• 4:00 pm: Onsite Registration & Practice
• 5:00 pm: Big Air Wave #1
• 6:30 pm: Extreme Vertical
SATURDAY, JUNE 6: Family Fun
• 9:00 am: FREE Family Activities
o Airbrush Tattoos & Inflatables
o Balloon Artists
o Touch-A-Truck
o Make-and-Take Arts & Crafts
o Free Boat Rentals
o Food Trucks
• 9:00 am – 4:00 pm: DockDogs Competition Continues
o 9:00 am: Onsite Registration & Practice
o 10:00 am: Big Air Waves #2
o 12:00 pm: Big Air Waves #3
o 2:00 pm: Speed Retrieve Finals
o 4:00 pm: Big Air Finals
WANT YOUR DOG TO COMPETE?
Think your dog has what it takes to make a splash? All breeds and sizes are welcome to register for a competition wave!
https://dockdogs.com/event/park-palooza-event/
Grab your lawn chairs, invite your friends, and come celebrate summer with us! www.wdm.iowa.gov/ParkPalooza
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Where is it happening?
Raccoon River Park, Racoon River Beach, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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