Nice neighborhood park. Some off street parking spaces on Witmer parkway/34th St. The walking trail has been updated and is smooth around the perimeter loop and over to the two tennis courts. There is some sidewalk that turns into gravel to walk along the pond, then some landscaping steps up the middle area where you can join the perimeter loop. There are three remaining swings in the center of the park, no other play equipment. However, if you want a large open grassy area for activities, this would be a good place. Several benches and picnic areas, too. Otherwise nice and quiet yet somewhat underwhelming park.

No playground equipment other than old swings yet. But rest of park has a great upgrade

Its quiet, not real big, and close to home. Its a good place to eat a meal since do many places are carry-out only right now.

I like this park it has a nice walking trail and a lot of running and playing space for the kids and dogs and a nice pond to fish at

A very quiet and beautiful park

This small neighborhood park could be considered a diamond in the rough. Cudos to the city of Des Moines for a recent walkways, pond work, and accessible fishing dock, but it will take some time for this diamond to sparkle. Well be back.

Walk my dog here every day. Wonderful now that it is upgraded as well.

Tennis court and fallen walnuts. Also they have a nice pond.

My husband and I love coming here, after grabbing Snookies, for a fun, private date night.

New pond design with walkout dock is nice! Trail around the pond and new shelters are nice also.

Great place to play baseball

Great neighborhood park,nice little pond.

Great place to take a walk and they have a lake where you can fish. Along with swings.

Pretty, large, lots of space for different activities

Quaint, subtle and a neighborhood joy. Great for all ages with a nice paved trail around the pond.

They are completely redoing the pondRight now it is drained and and dregedMaking it deeperThis is the first of three phases

Nice quiet place and catch bullheads

There have been lots of improvements to this park. I think it could use a splash pad and I wish they would bring back ice skating in the winter.

This park is not huge, but it has a swing set and small playground, four or five picnic tables, a large field for dogs to romp around on, and is generally a beautiful place overlooking a small pond and sort of up on a hill. We picnicked on our way through Des Moines at this park and thought it was spectacular. Not large but very nice in a quiet neighborhood.

My pup, Daphne, loves visiting Witmer Park. It is in the middle of ongoing renovations, and I am looking forward to seeing the end-product. I think its supposed to be done sometime spring/summer 2020.

It needs work.

Quiet little park great for small family get together.

Remodeling it right now. So you cant visit at the moment. But its a nice chill park. Never crowded.

Nice park, I love going there with my grandson. We walk around the pond and talk about the different animals that live there.

It needs lotsssssss of work on its not really a park

Its a small park with a pond and a couple picnic tables and a paved walking path and parking for a few cars. Quiet place to sit and relax or walk the dog (on a leash) but not playground equipment or rest rooms

Beautiful neighborhood park. Nice place to take the kids for a fishing trip.

Lots of new construction...going to be awesome !!

It was great. Soon to be a nice new place

Great park!

WHY are they remodeling the whole park it was perfect :(

Awesome little park with space to do lots of activities

Good place to hang out just wish they had a bathroom

Great scenery but its more tourist friendly..not family friendly, so great for photos. Not many places to sit and Im sure picnics or BBQs may be prohibited.

Nice little park.

I love being able to share the park of my childhood with my kids. It looks so much better compared to 10 - 15 years ago. There are bullheads and bluegill in the pond (no bass in years).

No restrooms.

I love this park so much I recommend everybody to go to this little hidden Jewel in the Drake neighborhood plenty of room to run and play tennis courts theres a giant pond on the park where you can go fishing the fishing is fair with a lot of little bluegill but there are some big bass and catfish in there and carp and koi fish There Are Places to BBQ and have Good Times

Just a nice place to pull up and relax in your car,Have your lunch☆☆

Nice quiet place with a walking trail.

I enjoy walking around this little park that is tucked away in Beaverdale. I watched turtle feed on a small dead fish while meandering my way around the pond/lake. People fish there too, so thats a nice added touch to the scenery.

Its always under construction n that pond has never not been gross.

Its a parking lot next to a cesspool. At least they put a fountain in the mess, though that just kind of spreads the smell. What wildlife resides often makes strange noises or have extra appendages. Ever seen a blue robin, it will change you on the inside. Wear protective equipment when strolling the field behind the rusty playground equipment as it is littered with feeces of animal properties. Great place for a picnic.

My dogs love running around the park

I love this park, but it really could use some slides, and the pond needs better upkeep. It has the BEST grassy field, and theres a Pokéstop right next to the pond. (Theres also a gym in the play area.)

Nicely accessible park. Grandson has great time here at football practices.

Great place to go sit and think!

Beautiful park great to walk around with your children or significant other...most beautiful at sunset. The fountain just looks stunning

A great Park to walk your dog sit and enjoy a lovely afternoon by the pond

Great place to do some walking peaceful

We used to meet here and go fishing

Lots of open space and a beautiful pond, could use some upkeep to sidewalks.

No ones rated Witmer yet?? Witmers great! Pond with fountain and walking/jogging path, small playground for the kids, tennis courts, and LOTS and LOTS of open space to picnic, fly kites, or whatever you want.

Its okay but they almost always seem to have part of it closed

Usually pretty well maintained. Nice quiet settings

Love fishing here but it needs restocked! It also BADLY needs sprayed for mosquitos!!!

My home park. Visit 5 times per week and enjoy it.

Great little park with tennis courts, baseball diamond, large open areas, swings, playground and a pretty little pond.

Great for Bullhead fishing

I really enjoyed this park its very clean and quiet

It is a park... It is usually not very crowded, and I have never felt sketched out by anything there. I suppose that is my only criteria for parks.

I love Witmer. I about got kissed there once. Its a bery romantic place.

Definitely one of the best parks in Des Moines.

Love this Park but the pond desperately needs to be cleaned as well as a new bench put in by the water.

Favorite tiny little pond. Also newer playground equipment..

Peacful

Beautiful park!

Beautiful park with tons of open space.

My kid and I have a lot of fun here because of the big playground, high swings, and its right there next to Witmer pond, which is pretty big considering its location in busy Drake neighborhood/Beaverdale.

Such a nice park

Nice little ark for small familys

Nice atmosphere

Closed for renovations until 2020

Small park with a trail around the pond and a small playground. The playground is up a hill and not easily accessible for individuals with disabilities. The paved path is typically unkempt and can be difficult to walk on in places. A lot of the grass areas are uneven and hilly.

Wow

Nice park

Very clean !

Construction!!

Park closed for construction!

Under construction

Needs a bathroom

Dirty place and trails

If you walk, walk here!!!

Great park

It was kind of lame

They have removed a lot of things.

Our favorite neighborhood park

BeAutiful.