Athene North Shore Recreation Area
Recreation center · Des Moines ·

Athene North Shore Recreation Area

Recreation center · Des Moines ·

Accessible park with inclusive nature exploration, beach, rentals

playground
boat rentals
family friendly
modern bathrooms
kayak rentals
paddleboard rentals
walking path
bbq pits
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null
Athene North Shore Recreation Area by null

Information

2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, IA 50320 Get directions

Gender neutral restroom
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating

Information

Static Map

2816 Shoreline Road, Des Moines, IA 50320 Get directions

+1 515 875 5630
northshorerecarea.org
@northshorerecarea

Features

•Gender neutral restroom
•Wheelchair accessible entrance
•Wheelchair accessible parking lot
•Wheelchair accessible restroom
•Wheelchair accessible seating

Last updated

Jan 31, 2026

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Athene North Shore Recreation Area

Susan G.

Google
Im from Utah and I wish we had lakes this nice there. 2 playgrounds, 1 splash part, paddleboard and kayak rentals, a sidewalk that goes all the way around the lake for bicycles and joggers which equals 6 Miles. Boat locker rentals, shade tables bbq pits.. Need i say more. Love this place. Also... bathrooms ever so often all the way around the lake

Daniel C.

Google
Newly renovated, the new Easter Lake Beach is superb. It's not huge, but it offers a lot. Next to the beach (which is dragged and maintained) is a playground and splash pad, as well as modern bathrooms, concessions, boat rentals, docks, and it's all handicap accessible, including the water. This is now a beach to be proud of.

Beverly H.

Google
Nice new beach great place for the whole family. Had to google because they changed the name.

Jasper

Google
Helped make this place more user friendly for all. From a wheelchair point of view

Noreen O.

Google
Well designed area, good for all ages and abilities.

Dimaris C.

Google
Love it there, we had so much fun last summer, can't wait to go there again! Wheelchair accessible! Beautiful and clean scenery