Your favorite Iowa real estate agent is back on his bike, finding the best spots in Des Moines and the surrounding areas. Ironwood Park can be found at 2222 3rd Ave SW in Altoona. Its pirate ship playground is a community staple in the summers, as is the ice-skating rink each winter. The park is open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and stays open until 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.