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.
Staying Active
- 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
Indoor Activities
- Des Moines Parks and Recreation - Digital Puzzles
- Des Moines Parks and Recreation - Matching Game
- 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
Arts and Crafts
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
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
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
