# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Park Palooza
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Splash into Summer at Park Palooza! 

Get ready for a weekend of high-flying action and free family fun! Park Palooza is back at Raccoon River Park on June 5th and 6th, and this year is bigger than ever with the addition of DockDogs®—the world’s premier canine aquatics competition!

Whether you’re a dog lover, an outdoor adventurer, or just looking for the perfect family outing, there’s something for everyone. Best of all? Admission and all family activities are completely FREE!

EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JUNE 5: DockDogs
•	4:00 pm: Onsite Registration & Practice
•	5:00 pm: Big Air Wave #1
•	6:30 pm: Extreme Vertical 
SATURDAY, JUNE 6: Family Fun
•	9:00 am: FREE Family Activities
o	Airbrush Tattoos & Inflatables 
o	Balloon Artists
o	Touch-A-Truck 
o	Make-and-Take Arts & Crafts 
o	Free Boat Rentals
o	Food Trucks 
•	9:00 am – 4:00 pm: DockDogs Competition Continues
o	9:00 am: Onsite Registration & Practice
o	10:00 am: Big Air Waves #2
o	12:00 pm: Big Air Waves #3
o	2:00 pm: Speed Retrieve Finals
o	4:00 pm: Big Air Finals 

WANT YOUR DOG TO COMPETE?
Think your dog has what it takes to make a splash? All breeds and sizes are welcome to register for a competition wave!
https://dockdogs.com/event/park-palooza-event/

Grab your lawn chairs, invite your friends, and come celebrate summer with us! www.wdm.iowa.gov/ParkPalooza
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-des-moines/park-palooza/200030084133842
- **Event Categories**: contests, dog, food-drinks, art, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 292

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: West Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Raccoon River Park
- **lat**: 41.554386040379
- **long**: -93.729140842579
- **full address**: Raccoon River Park, Racoon River Beach, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Park Palooza being held?
  - **A:** Park Palooza takes place on Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Raccoon River Park, Racoon River Beach, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Park Palooza?
  - **A:** Park Palooza is organized by West Des Moines Parks & Recreation / Aquatic Centers.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Park Palooza is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 290+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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