Union Park Rocket Slide

After several weeks of being closed for extensive painting, the rocket slide was re-opened in late August. The freshly painted slide closely replicates the original look when it was first placed in the park in the late ‘60’s or early 1970’s.

Look below at some advertisements which enticed the Des Moines Park & Recreation Department to consider this “modern” play equipment.

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