Virtual Resource Center
Welcome to Des Moines Parks and Recreation’s Virtual Resource Center! Here you will find a variety of activities, from recreation to arts and crafts to virtual tours, to keep you and your family informed and entertained while at home.
Please note that we do not endorse, collect payment on behalf of, or received funds to advertise any of the third-party sites or services referenced on this page.
Staying Active
- Des Moines Parks and Recreation - Rec Packs
- Des Moines Parks and Recreation - Trail Etiquette and Safety Video
- Des Moines Parks and Recreation - Yoga from the Park Classes
- Fitness Blender Workout Videos
- Fitness Blender for Kids
- Meditation Videos
- 87 Indoor Games and Activities to Burn Energy
- Art Route DSM
- Frisbee Golf in Your Backyard
- NPR’s 22-Minute Workout
- Build Your Own Set of Bags Boards
- Cosmic Kids Yoga
- Roll for Fitness
- Family Hike Scavenger Hunt
- Sidewalk/Driveway Obstacle Course with Chalk
Indoor Activities
- Des Moines Parks and Recreation - Digital Puzzles
- Des Moines Parks and Recreation - Matching Game
- Des Moines Parks and Recreation - Winter Bingo
- Des Moines Public Library Virtual Events
- Become a National Park Service Junior Ranger Online
- How to Make Five Basic Paper Airplanes
- Lego Activities for Kids
- Socially Distanced Game Ideas for Kids
- Recipes for Kids
- Blanket Fort Instructions from IKEA
- Billboard Livestreams and Virtual Concert Schedule
- Create a Family Self-Care Plan
- How To Make a Good Playlist: Tips From a Tiny Desk Producer
Arts and Crafts
- 51 Chalk Craft Ideas
- Build Your Own Bird Bath
- Playdough Suncatchers
- Build Your Own Terrarium
- Create Your Own Family Tree
- DIY Snow Painting
- Make Your Own Snow Globes
- Nature Heads
- Mandalas
- Butterfly Wings
- Wind Catcher
- Picture Frame
Virtual Tours
- Des Moines Art Center Virtual Tours
- Georgia Aquarium Live Webcams
- Tour a 3D Replica of Mars
- Tour the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Eiffel Tower Virtual Tour
- The Great Wall of China
- San Diego Zoo
- Take a Virtual Hike!
Sports
- Des Moines Parks and Recreation - Driveway Drills
- Eight Simple Activities to Do from Home
- Tennis at Home
- Exercises Modified for Golfers
- Make a Golf Simulator for the Whole Family
- Soccer Drills for Kids
- Volleyball Drills
- GoNoodle NFL Play 60
- Workout Tips with Fleet Feet Des Moines - How to Utilize a Park Bench!
- Workout Tips with Fleet Feet Des Moines: Stretches!
- Workout Tips with Fleet Feet Des Moines: Obstacle Course
- Workout Tips with Fleet Feet Des Moines: Hills
- Workout Tips with Fleet Feet Des Moines: Indoor Activities
- Cubbie Bear - Iowa Cubs Workout Video
Learn a Little!
- Des Moines Parks and Recreation - Walk in the Park with Joel
- 20 Activities for Learning About the Weather
- NASA Kids Club
- 10 Easy Science Experiments That Will Amaze Kids
- 23 Easy Science Projects and Experiments for Kids
- Winter Themed Science Projects for Kids
- This Week's Sky At a Glance
Be Kind to Your Mind
- Helping Kids During COVID-19
- Parenting During COVID-19
- Calming COVID-Related Anxiety
- Be Kind To Your Mind Guide
- Mental Health and COVID-19
- Practicing Kindness During COVID-19
- What To Say When A Friend Is Struggling
- An Illustrated Guide To Showing Up For Yourself
- Feeling Anxious? Here's A Quick Tool To Center Your Soul
- How To Care For Older People In The Pandemic
- Kindness Health Facts Printable Guide
