Urbandale City Overview
Urbandale is a city in Polk and Dallas counties, Iowa. It is a suburb of Des Moines known for its extensive park system and the Living History Farms museum.
Location and Climate
Urbandale is located northwest of Des Moines. It has a humid continental climate.
Best Time to Visit
Summer and fall are best. Living History Farms is open seasonally (May-October).
Best Ways to Get Around
A car is essential.
Top 5 Things to Do
- Visit Living History Farms: Experience 300 years of agricultural history at this interactive open-air museum.
- Explore Walker Johnston Park: Enjoy the skate park, playground, and sports fields.
- Walk on the trails: Urbandale has an extensive trail system connecting to regional paths.
- Visit the Urbandale Indoor Swimming Pool: Swim year-round.
- Shop at Merle Hay Mall: (Partially in Urbandale) Visit the shopping center.