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Central Place Levee Trail

100

Central Place Levee Trail is a 1.4-mile bike path in and around Des Moines, IA. 100% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. It stays away from cars the whole way. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 100 out of 100.

1.4 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars

Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer

Best place to start

Park in the lot off 2nd Avenue, 0.1 mi from the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 300 feet away and a playground is about 750 feet away.

Directions in Google Maps Directions in Apple Maps

Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.

Close by

Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.

Plus 10 playgrounds, 3 restrooms and 48 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.

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Gear for this ride

Short and sweet

A good length for a balance bike or a first pedal bike. Find the right size by inseam, not age. Kids' bike size chart

Helmets on

A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets

Snack stops

Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water

Nearby trails

These trails connect to or come within a block or two of Central Place Levee Trail.

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