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Experience the heart of Polk City, Iowa at Polk City Town Square! Known for its welcoming small-town charm, this pet-friendly community gathering spot is surrounded by great restaurants, ice cream shops, and unique local businesses. While not a traditional, fenced dog park, Polk City Town Square stands out as a wonderful location where dog owners can relax under the shade of big trees, enjoy local events, or bring a blanket for a picnic with their pups.
The park’s plentiful shade and central playground make it ideal for both pet owners and families. Enjoy weekly Farmers Markets, seasonal festivals, and a vibrant, well-maintained space perfect for outings. Bring your dog on-leash to experience the best of Polk City – a true community gem in the Des Moines area for all pet lovers.
Excellent small town feel, with a few great restaurants and ice cream.
Excellent small town feel, with a few great restaurants and ice cream.
Excellent small town feel, with a few great restaurants and ice cream.
Perfect place to relax and let the kiddos play. Lots of big trees for shades. Bring a blanket and enjoy this very nice park.
Perfect place to relax and let the kiddos play. Lots of big trees for shades. Bring a blanket and enjoy this very nice park.
Perfect place to relax and let the kiddos play. Lots of big trees for shades. Bring a blanket and enjoy this very nice park.
First time actually stopping and experiencing the Square! We went with our friends and joked that you could live in the park! They have everything around… breakfast and lunch Cafe, pizza for supper, a bank, insurance, massage, salon, beer and ice cream! And it’s all nicely kept!
First time actually stopping and experiencing the Square! We went with our friends and joked that you could live in the park! They have everything around… breakfast and lunch Cafe, pizza for supper, a bank, insurance, massage, salon, beer and ice cream! And it’s all nicely kept!
First time actually stopping and experiencing the Square! We went with our friends and joked that you could live in the park! They have everything around… breakfast and lunch Cafe, pizza for supper, a bank, insurance, massage, salon, beer and ice cream! And it’s all nicely kept!
Farmer’s Market every Thursday from 3 to 7 pm through mid September. Homemade jellies and jams, fresh honey, sweet corn, kettle corn and more!