As we start to look towards fall, Des, Moines, Parks and Recreation has plenty of programs and activities to keep you and your family busy. My name is Jen Fletcher marketing, supervisor and I'm excited to share what we've got going on this month. Our summer programs have started to wind down for the season. There are just a few weeks left to work on your downward facing dog at yoga in the park. The series ends Saturday September 28.

Thank you to everyone who came out and especially to all our volunteer instructors, because without their time and dedication, this event would not be possible. There will also be one last moon float on September 19th, beginning at eight thirty boat rental hours are extended on the night of the full moon. Six dollars a boat and no reservations are allowed. Boats can only be rented in half hour. Increment increments enjoy a Sunday afternoon of wine and roses at the Claire and miles Mills rose garden, Sunday September 15 from one to four p.m.

pack, a picnic and come out and enjoy the roses in bloom. This popular facility houses, 28 beds with more than 200 varieties of flowers, Somerset winery will have samples, as well as wine, bottles, Stoppers and glasses. Available Stephen Charlestown will provide live music. We need your help. Des Moines is once again taking part in the national bicycle and pedestrian documentation project a nationwide effort to count the number of bicyclists and pedestrians using our roads, sidewalks and trails in 19 locations across the city.

The city needs volunteers to count and conduct surveys on the dates shown on the screen to volunteer. Please visit www contact parks volunteer at DM gorg volunteer for two sessions and get a free registration for the 2014 mayor's annual ride volunteer for one session and get a free one hour bike rental, a great lake. If you want to help out but aren't available to work the count, we have numerous volunteer projects across our Park systems.

Please contact parks, volunteers at DM gorg to lend a hand dachshund Des Moines now have three parks to call their own as the brand-new Reno Memorial dog park is open. This park is located at 3533, East Douglas, just across from sergeant Park and blocks from the natural playscape. The fenced three and a half acre location includes mature trees, providing shade for your dog while it runs freely and makes new friends. The hours of the new parks are 6 a.m. to sunset. Daily permits are required to use this parka for twenty dollars a year.

You will have access to all three dog barks purchase your permit at City, Hall Monday, through Friday 8am to 5pm dogs must be licensed, Annette proof of vaccination. For more information. Please call 2371 do g or visit DM parks org. If you driven through greenwood park lately, you probably notice some construction. The first phase of the project designed to improve water quality is now underway, and the entire project will be completed next summer.

We will continue to update you as the project progresses. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve one of our most popular and beloved facilities.

There's still time to get registered for our fall athletic programs there's a little something for everyone. No matter what your age des Moines parks and recreation is excited to expand our online registration program. With our easy new process, you can register for variety of recreation programs right from the comfort of your own health deadlines are coming up for adult and youth basketball sign up today at wwc IM park. Zorg keep up with us online. Follow us on facebook, twitter and instagram.

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