Garden · Des Moines

Robert D. Ray Asian Garden

Why Scout picked it

This garden is ideal for a peaceful outdoor stroll, taking about an hour. It costs nothing to enter and can be paired with a picnic or other downtown Des Moines activities.

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Scout verified August 2026

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