Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake
Polk County Conservation
Des Moines, Iowa - Polk County
Source checked
Jun 3, 2026
Des Moines
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Provider overview
Polk County Conservation's Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake is a universally designed accessible waterfront with adaptive equipment rentals, a zero-entry beach, and a sensory de-escalation room.
Polk County Conservation built the Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake as a universally designed, accessible waterfront in Des Moines.
Quick facts
- Registration
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- Ages
- Visitors of all ages and abilities, including those who use mobility devices
- Season
- Seasonal waterfront recreation; confirm hours and rental availability
- Cost
- Confirm rental fees for adaptive bikes, water chairs, kayaks, and the accessible pontoon boat, and any reservation requirements.
We found a contact page, but not a direct phone or email in the public sources we checked. Use the contact link and confirm current details before planning a visit.
Location contacts
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Hours and rental availability are seasonal. Families should confirm current adaptive equipment, the pontoon, and reservations with Polk County Conservation.
Programs and offerings
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Universally designed accessible waterfront
Adaptive equipment rentals, the accessible pontoon boat, the zero-entry beach, the sensory de-escalation room, and accessible facilities.
- Ages
- Visitors of all ages and abilities, including those who use mobility devices
- Season
- Seasonal waterfront recreation; confirm hours and rental availability
- Schedule
- Contact Polk County Conservation for current Athene North Shore hours, adaptive equipment rentals, and the accessible pontoon boat at Easter Lake Park.
- Cost
- Confirm rental fees for adaptive bikes, water chairs, kayaks, and the accessible pontoon boat, and any reservation requirements.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- Polk County Conservation's Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake is designed as a universally designed, accessible waterfront with a zero-entry beach ramp, accessible canoe and kayak launch, adaptive recreation equipment rentals including adapted bikes and water chairs, a wheelchair-accessible pontoon boat, and a de-escalation room for sensory needs.
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- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Universally designed accessible waterfront
Polk County Conservation's Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake is designed as a universally designed, accessible waterfront with a zero-entry beach ramp, accessible canoe and kayak launch, adaptive recreation equipment rentals including adapted bikes and water chairs, a wheelchair-accessible pontoon boat, and a de-escalation room for sensory needs.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names a universally designed accessible waterfront, zero-entry beach ramp, accessible canoe and kayak launch, adaptive recreation equipment, adapted bikes, water chairs, a wheelchair-accessible pontoon boat, and a de-escalation room for sensory input needs.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about reserving adaptive equipment and the accessible pontoon, the zero-entry beach, the de-escalation room, accessible restrooms with a universal changing station, and the quiet wellness space.
What we checked
What we found: Polk County Conservation's Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake is designed as a universally designed, accessible waterfront with a zero-entry beach ramp, accessible canoe and kayak launch, adaptive recreation equipment rentals including adapted bikes and water chairs, a wheelchair-accessible pontoon boat, and a de-escalation room for sensory needs.
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Is Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Polk County Conservation?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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