One of West Des Moines' oldest and most active parks is the 62.15 acre Holiday Park. Annie's Bottom, which is where Holiday Park is today, was owned by Herman and Anna Raaz, the first bankers in West Des Moines and was the local duck hunting spot because it was so swampy and often flooded. It also was the site of many circuses. Facilities include:
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