With a plethora of walking and running trails, beach access and a marina offering wet and dry moorage for 840 recreational vessels, Des Moines Beach Park has outdoor and indoor space ideal for smaller youth sports teams and events. As part of the Covenant Beach Historical District listed on the Register of Historic Places, Des Moines Beach Park Event Center is an ideal location for basketball tournaments, featuring an indoor field house gym with 4,000 square feet and a capacity of 225 guests; the Des Moines Activity Center extends 5,448 square feet and can seat up to 120 guests. During warm summer months, the field house picnic shelter is open to the public and features tennis courts, a skate park and outdoor restrooms.