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Iowa's Walking Club promotes physical fitness through non-competitive sporting events. Our events are designed to help community members have fun, become fit, and make friends. We hope you'll join us! Club membership is not required to participate in our events.

Weekly Walks

Weekly Walks begin April 1
  • Mon, May 19
    Polk City
    May 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Polk City, 8250 NW Horseshoe Rd, Polk City, IA 50226, USA
    Plenty of options for walking fun from the Visitor Center! Butterfly garden, prairie, lake overlook and hiking through the woods!

Beginning in April, a group meets each week in a different location to walk and socialize. These walks are free, guided, and last about an hour. They are a terrific way to get to know other walkers. Details are also available on Facebook. Weekly walks are not eligible for awards or special programs. The outdoor weekly walking season kicks off on April 1 with Walking Week. If you have an idea for a weekly walk, or for more information, contact Nancy Dunbar at (515) 710-9107.

Upcoming Events

  • Sat, May 17
    Union Park Open Shelter
    May 17, 2025, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Union Park Open Shelter, 710 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA
    Explore the northeast side of Des Moines known as Snusville
  • Fri, Jun 27
    Corning
    Jun 27, 2025, 12:00 PM – Jun 28, 2025, 6:00 PM
    Corning, Corning, IA 50841, USA
    Explore southwest Iowa with 3 sanctioned walks!
  • Sat, Jul 19
    Dallas Center
    Jul 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Dallas Center, 25141 260th St, Dallas Center, IA 50063, USA
    Enjoy much of Iowa's native flora in one location, with the option of walking a labyrinth.
  • Sat, Aug 23
    Greenwood Park Open Air Shelter
    Aug 23, 2025, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Greenwood Park Open Air Shelter , 4500 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA
    Celebrate the club's 40th anniversary with a walk in Greenwood and Waterworks parks
  • Sat, Sep 13
    Wolf Creek Recreation Area
    Sep 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Wolf Creek Recreation Area, 33851 M Ave, Beaman, IA 50609, USA
    Enjoy this rails-to-trails walk through the beautiful Iowa countryside.

Monthly Club Meeting

  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, May 19
    Des Moines
    May 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Des Moines, 511 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
    Business meeting followed by an interesting presentation and refreshments

Join now and get members-only information!

Members receive notices, reminders and cancellations of upcoming events and have access to a members-only Facebook group.

   

Memberships are for 12 months from January 1 to December 31. Renewals are due by March 31 each year. New members who join after August 31 are automatically registered for the following year.

  

Single membership is $10/year.  Family membership is $12/year.

 

gdmva.iowa@gmail.com

PO Box 110 Des Moines IA 50301-0110

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Iowa's Walking Club, GDMVA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

©2025 by GDMVA, Iowa's Walking Club

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