Title: Walnut Ridge Recreation Area in Des Moines - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Walnut Ridge Recreation Area Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Walnut-Ridge-Recreation-Area-Hotels.0-l930969625372540928-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Des Moines](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Des-Moines.d601690.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Des Moines](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Des-Moines.d601690.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Walnut Ridge Recreation Area Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Walnut-Ridge-Recreation-Area.d930969625372540928.Car-Rental-Guide)[Des Moines Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines.d601690.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Walnut Ridge Recreation Area Tours and Activities ## Visit Walnut Ridge Recreation Area Activities [Des Moines travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Des-Moines.dx601690) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Walnut Ridge Recreation Area Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1152300/1152222/8b967b66_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston CA $864 per person Mar 15 - Mar 17 found 5 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YYZ) to Des Moines (DSM) 9/10 Wonderful! (1,775 reviews) Allways helpfull, clean, nice pool, hot tub area. Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 ![Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18900/18835/822a9f1f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG Downtown Des Moines CA $883 per person Mar 15 - Mar 17 found 5 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YYZ) to Des Moines (DSM) 8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Hotel was good option for walking to Casey Center for Paul McCartney concert. Lobby was filled with concert goers end of evening, and it took hotel over 30 minutes to open stairwell. People were piled up in lobby, security was nowhere to be found, and front desk didn't have keys to open stairwell. People were tired, had to use bathroom, etc, and it took too long to accommodate the guests needs. Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025 ![Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16120000/16112600/16112546/f70b7069_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek CA $878 per person Mar 15 - Mar 17 found 5 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YYZ) to Des Moines (DSM) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) The room was well maintained, the staff were friendly, and they printed a few documents for me at no charge! Breakfast was really nice. Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 ### Popular places to visit #### Oak Grove Recreation Area Explore the great outdoors at Oak Grove Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.ca/Oak-Grove-Recreation-Area-Des-Moines.d930969282878251008.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area Explore the great outdoors at Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.ca/Sandpiper-Super-Shelter-Recreation-Area-Des-Moines.d930969034745331712.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cherry Glen Recreation Area Explore the great outdoors at Cherry Glen Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.ca/Cherry-Glen-Recreation-Area-Des-Moines.d930968523818258432.Vacation-Attraction) #### Saylorville Lake Marina Explore the waterfront in Polk City with a trip to Saylorville Lake Marina. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.ca/Saylorville-Lake-Marina-Des-Moines.d930969228713009152.Vacation-Attraction) #### Polk City Refuge You can take time to visit Polk City Refuge during your travels to Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.ca/Polk-City-Refuge-Des-Moines.d930968886898204672.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cherry Glen Greenway Cherry Glen Greenway is just one of the places to see in Ankeny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. 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