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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

Outdoor Walks around Central Iowa
  • Thu, Jul 10
    Des Moines
    Jul 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Des Moines, 5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
    Where Beaverdale and Waveland Park areas meet
  • Tue, Jul 15
    Pleasant Hill
    Jul 15, 2025, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
    Pleasant Hill, 6801 SE 32nd Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, USA
    Explore the Des Moines River in eastern Polk County
  • Tue, Jul 22
    Hoyt Sherman
    Jul 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Hoyt Sherman, 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA
    Enjoy the Sherman Hill neighborhood on foot followed by "Jazz in July" on the Hoyt Sherman lawn
  • Tue, Aug 05
    Des Moines
    Aug 05, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Des Moines, 6224 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA
    The "Naked Ladies" (Amaryllis Belladonna) should be in full bloom!

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, 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, Jul 21
    Des Moines
    Jul 21, 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

Walking on Your Own Time

Iowa’s Walking Club designs a variety of walking routes each year that are available to enjoy whenever it’s convenient for you. These walks are available seasonally or year-round and AVA walking credit is available. All of the routes are at least 5K. Clubs in other states offer similar walks that you might enjoy when you’re traveling outside Iowa.

 
To see a list of walks available, go to FIND AN EVENT on the AVA.org website and choose “Search by State” in the top left corner.

 
Questions about walking on your own time and walking for AVA credit? We recommend coming to a club event or monthly meeting to visit with our helpful and knowledgeable members. You don’t have to be a member to attend any of our events.

 

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.

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