The best parks & outdoor spots in Urbandale

Livin' Life Lavender Farm turns Polk County stress into zen with handcrafted lavender products made from fields they lovingly grow in Pleasant Hill. Swing by the farm shop for soothing scents, thoughtful gifts, and a little reminder that self-care can smell fantastic.

From the Polk County newsletter, October 22, 2026

Des Moines Water Works Park is basically our city’s backyard, with gardens to wander, prairie to breathe in, and the Arie Den Boer Arboretum if you’re craving a shade-filled stroll. This week, peek the event calendar or post up by the Biergarten, then let your brain unclench for a bit.

From the Des Moines newsletter, October 17, 2026

If your week needs a little Iowa-grown reset, Wilson's Orchard & Farm (Des Moines) brings farm-to-table pizza, a full cider lineup from Core to Cidermaker Series, a cozy bakery, and a market of local goods. Stroll the grounds, soak up orchard vibes, and call it a win.

From the Ankeny newsletter, August 13, 2026

LT Organic Farm Restaurant offers a long running CSA started in 1996, with daily June to August cooking classes and optional therapeutic gardening, turning a weekly basket of locally grown, vine ripened organic veggies into real meals, all guided by a cardiac and pulmonary specialist, registered nurse and cooking…

From the Perry newsletter, October 12, 2026