Riley Park
Riley Park is a park in Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa. Riley Park is situated nearby to Grace Lutheran Church, as well as near Immanuel United Methodist Church.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Allen Hazen Water Tower and Buccaneer Arena.
Allen Hazen Water Tower
Water tower
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The Allen Hazen Water Tower, also known as the Municipal Water Tower, is a historic structure located on the west side of Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. Allen Hazen Water Tower is situated 3,200 feet southeast of Riley Park.
Buccaneer Arena
Sports venue
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Buccaneer Arena is a 3,461-seat, with standing room for an additional 700, multi-purpose arena in Urbandale, Iowa, that is home to the Des Moines Buccaneers ice hockey team in the United States Hockey League. Buccaneer Arena is situated 1½ miles west of Riley Park.
Drake Stadium
Stadium
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Drake Stadium is a stadium on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Best known as the home of the Drake Relays, it also serves as the home field of the university's football team. It opened in 1925. Drake Stadium is situated 2 miles southeast of Riley Park.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Windsor Heights and Chautauqua Park Historic District.
Windsor Heights
Town
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Windsor Heights is a city in Walnut Township, Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,252 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Windsor Heights is situated 1½ miles southwest of Riley Park.
Chautauqua Park Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Chautauqua Park Historic District is located on the north side of Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1990. Chautauqua Park Historic District is situated 3 miles east of Riley Park.
Linden Heights Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Linden Heights Historic District is located on the west side Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The district exemplifies the residential styles that were popular in Des Moines from 1912 to 1956. Linden Heights Historic District is situated 3½ miles south of Riley Park.
Riley Park
- Type: Park
- Category: recreation area
- Location: Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.62152° or 41° 37′ 18″ northLongitude
-93.69079° or 93° 41′ 27″ westOpen location code
86H8J8C5+JMOpenStreetMap ID
way 92997065OpenStreetMap feature
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