Discover the Serenity of Birdland Park

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from downtown Ankeny, head south on 2nd Avenue S toward SW 3rd St. Continue straight on 2nd Avenue S until you reach the intersection with SW Oralabor Rd. Turn right onto SW Oralabor Rd and follow it for about 1.5 miles. After crossing the intersection with Saylor Rd, continue straight until you reach Birdland Park, located at 2100 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313.

• Bicycle

  From Ankeny, take the Ankeny Trail heading south toward the High Trestle Trail. Follow the trail south until you reach the intersection with SW Oralabor Rd. Turn left onto SW Oralabor Rd and continue for approximately 1.5 miles. Take a right onto Saylor Rd and follow it until you reach Birdland Park, which will be on your right at 2100 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313.

• Public Transit

  To reach Birdland Park using public transit, start at the Ankeny Transit Station. Take the bus heading south towards Des Moines. You may need to transfer to a different bus at the downtown Des Moines bus station. Once on a bus heading toward Union Park, ask the driver to let you know when to disembark at the stop closest to Saylor Rd. From there, it’s a short walk to Birdland Park, located at 2100 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313.