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Des Moines to build Iowa’s first recreational boulder facility
A leisure boulder facility and an interactive ball wall will probably be constructed in Des Moines’ Cohen Park within the coming yr, metropolis Parks and Recreation division spokesperson Jennifer Fletcher tells Axios.
Why it issues: It’s going to be the primary time such sports activities tools is added to a public park system in Iowa, in response to the division.
Catch up quick: Cohen Park’s 1 acre of open house has been underutilized for recreation. For years, its major objective has been stormwater detention.
Particulars: The ball wall will embrace interactive panels and a library of video games.
- A half basketball court docket and picnic areas are additionally deliberate as a part of the challenge.
What’s forward: Development is predicted to start later this yr and end in spring 2023.
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