Lower Beaver Neighborhood Association News

The LBNA will meet on Thursday, June 5. This meeting will focus on outdoor summer activities for the whole family. The meeting will be held at Polk County River Place (2309 Euclid Ave) beginning at 7:00 pm.

The Lower Beaver Neighborhood Association partnered with Debra Heights Church to host a Community Egg Hunt at Woodlawn Park on April 12. Approximately 300 kids found nearly 10,000 Easter eggs filled with candy, toys, money, and more. To see photos of the event: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1144261521074506&type=3

Des Moines Public Schools recently announced that Tim Schott has been hired as the new principal at Samuelson Elementary. Schott has served within DMPS for more than three decades. During that time, he has held positions ranging from classroom teacher to elementary principal to district administrator. He is passionate about helping students reach their maximum […]

The LBNA’s Summer Fest 2025 will be held Saturday, July 12, from 11a – 4p. This family-friendly event will include food vendors, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, business market and showcase, a dunk tank, favorite yard games, and more! And best of all, admission is free!

The Lower Beaver Neighborhood Association, in conjunction with several other northwest Des Moines neighborhoods, will host a Mega SCRUB event at Polk County River Place (2309 Euclid Ave) on Saturday, May 17. Mega SCRUB events offer Des Moines residents the opportunity to dispose of bulk items, hazardous waste, tires, appliances, and much more for free. […]

Every month, the LBNA shares volunteer opportunities around the area. If your organization is looking for volunteers, contact us at lowerbeaver@gmail.com to be included! River Place Mega SCRUB Event The LBNA and other neighborhood associations are collaborating to host the Mega SCRUB event at Polk County River Place on May 17. Volunteers will direct traffic, […]

Once again, the LBNA is partnering with Debra Heights Church to host a massive Community Egg Hunt on April 12 at Woodlawn Park (3126 Twana Dr.). The event will begin at 9:00 am sharp and feature approximately 10,000 eggs filled with candy, toys, and more. DO NOT BE LATE!

The LBNA’s fourth annual Summer Fest will be held July 12 at Woodlawn Park. This event is designed to celebrate the cultural diversity blossoming in the Lower Beaver Neighborhood. It will feature kid- and family-friendly activities, cultural exhibitions, and food vendors. Stay tuned for more details!

The Lower Beaver Neighborhood Association exists to “be a welcoming neighborhood that people want to call home by fostering an environment which supports vibrant, viable businesses; provides quality housing stock for a diversifying population; offers enriching opportunities for community; features attractive parks, trails, and recreational opportunities; is environmentally responsible; and maintains an effective infrastructure for […]

The LBNA’s award-winning Adopt-A-Park program is seeking volunteers to ensure our neighborhood parks remain in pristine condition throughout the 2025 season. Volunteers can choose to adopt Woodlawn Park, the Tom & Sophie Vlassis Greenway, or the Trestle to Trestle Trail for a month at a time. They will then walk through the parks each week, […]