Title: Water Works Park in Grays Lake - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Water Works Park Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Water-Works-Park-Hotels.0-l884736912603107328-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Water Works Park Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Water-Works-Park.d884736912603107328.Car-Rental-Guide)[Grays Lake Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Grays-Lake.d897427186091560960.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Water Works Park Tours and Activities ![One of the world's largest collections of crab apple trees.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/40efbf86-bdd2-436c-b066-384ae0cf810b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Water Works Park Activities --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Water Works Park Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18900/18835/56a1214f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG Downtown Des Moines CA $756 per person May 8 - May 11 found 7 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Ottawa (YOW) to Des Moines (DSM) 7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews) Pool closed early on a Saturday night. Bartender was RUDE Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 ![Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16120000/16112600/16112546/018a0ab2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek CA $912 per person May 8 - May 11 found 7 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Ottawa (YOW) to Des Moines (DSM) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews) Quick Check in, Clean Room Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 ![Hilton Des Moines Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21330000/21321600/21321542/3d4c6021_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hilton Des Moines Downtown Downtown Des Moines CA $1,168 per person May 8 - May 11 found 7 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Ottawa (YOW) to Des Moines (DSM) 9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews) This property is modern, super comfortable, restaurant bar - it can be a conference hotel or a family vacation. Parking, valet, layout is all so efficient, convenient and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Online check in and room highlight guest safety and security. Nice lobby bar that can be as business-like or as casual as guests make it. Great stay. Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Beautiful mansion built in the 1920's after the King's House in Salisbury, England. 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