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They want to stop chasing perfection and develop purpose, self-acceptance and healthier relationships.</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"Two adults approaching a sunlit public library.\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/1b70026c0f4b722db8bc6bd6.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/anxiety-has-taken-over-my-life\">Why has anxiety taken over my life?</a></h3><p>A young adult describes panic beginning after a frightening classroom incident and spreading to medical visits and many everyday settings. Medication offers some relief, but avoidance is increasingly limiting daily life.</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview\"><img alt=\"A couple preparing a weekend bag in a bright bedroom\" class=\"region-resource-image\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8de26c5ce23368178fe4abbb.webp\" width=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\"><h3><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/answers/dealing-with-demanding-mother\">Can I set boundaries with my controlling mother?</a></h3><p>A reader grieving a sister feels overwhelmed by an elderly mother’s demands and guilt about enjoying life with a spouse. They ask how to remain compassionate while protecting their own well-being.</p></article></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"connection-tab-places\" class=\"connection-panel\" data-connection-panel=\"places\" hidden=\"\" id=\"connection-panel-places\"><h2>A little closer to home.</h2><p class=\"connection-intro\">Explore places, activities, and support around Des Moines, IA.</p><div aria-label=\"Photographed places around Des Moines, IA\" class=\"connection-results local-photo-highlights\" data-local-photo-highlights=\"\" id=\"photographed-places\"><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-1747655\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-1747655\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden</h3><p>Des Moines</p></div></div><p>botanical garden in downtown Des Moines</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.4 miles from Des Moines center</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-30559779\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-30559779\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>State Library of Iowa</h3><p>Des Moines</p></div></div><p>archive organization in Des Moines, United States</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.6 miles from Des Moines center</p></article><article class=\"connection-preview connection-place-preview\" data-photo-place=\"wikipedia-30986087\" id=\"place-photo-wikipedia-30986087\"><div class=\"connection-person-identity\"><div><h3>Old Downtown Des Moines Library</h3><p>Des Moines, IA</p></div></div><p>historic building in Des Moines, Iowa, United States</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.0 miles from Des Moines center</p></article></div><div class=\"local-place-directory\"></div></section></section><div class=\"connection-layout\"><figure class=\"region-map\" data-map-container=\"\" data-map-scope=\"Des Moines, IA\" data-map-url=\"/local/des-moines-ia\" 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IA\" type=\"button\"><span>Ankeny</span><small>17 options</small></button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-map-option=\"Indianola, IA\" type=\"button\"><span>Indianola</span><small>17 options</small></button></div><p data-map-empty=\"\" hidden=\"\">No matching areas.</p></div></details><div class=\"community-map-zoom\"><button aria-label=\"Zoom in\" data-map-zoom=\"in\" type=\"button\">+</button><button aria-label=\"Zoom out\" data-map-zoom=\"out\" type=\"button\">−</button><button data-map-reset=\"\" type=\"button\">Reset</button></div></div><div class=\"community-map-viewport\"><svg aria-label=\"Des Moines, IA and surrounding counties\" class=\"regional-discovery-map\" data-community-map=\"\" data-map-geography=\"census-counties-2026\" data-map-points=\"true\" height=\"460\" role=\"group\" viewbox=\"0 0 760 460\" width=\"760\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"><title>Des Moines, IA and surrounding counties</title><rect fill=\"#f4f6f3\" height=\"460\" width=\"760\" x=\"0\" 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options</p></header><div aria-label=\"Filter local options\" class=\"local-discovery-filters\"><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"peer\" type=\"button\">Peer Support</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"yoga\" type=\"button\">Yoga Classes</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"everyday\" type=\"button\">Food and Coffee</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"arts\" type=\"button\">Arts and Culture</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"outdoors\" type=\"button\">Parks and Gardens</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-discovery-filter=\"fitness\" type=\"button\">Fitness Classes</button></div><div class=\"local-discovery-grid\"><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Des Moines, IA|West Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-1747655\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><h3>Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Des Moines</p><p>Botanical garden in downtown Des Moines</p><address>909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309</address><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.4 miles from Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15153236290\" aria-label=\"Call Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden\">(515) 323-6290</a></div><span id=\"place-outdoors-overture-d1262e1b-8dab-4380-876a-45f6a8ef7489\"></span></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Des Moines, IA|West Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-30559779\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><h3>State Library of Iowa</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Des Moines</p><p>Archive organization in Des Moines, United States</p><address>Miller Bldg, Ola Babcock Miller Building, 1112 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50319</address><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.6 miles from Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+18002484483\" aria-label=\"Call State Library of Iowa\">(800) 248-4483</a></div><span id=\"place-arts-overture-c69090a9-8669-455f-aab5-6ceddcae52d5\"></span></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"*\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"peer\" data-local-place=\"nami-state-ia\" id=\"place-peer-nami-state-ia\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"People place their hands together in a supportive group gesture.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"664\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/9b5d962bfe6588ef4e66f58b.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/f0bdba2f162a7708b0acfe83.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/9b5d962bfe6588ef4e66f58b.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Peer Support</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Statewide resource</p><h3>NAMI Iowa</h3><p>Iowa</p><p class=\"local-directory-description\">Contact this organization for current peer and family support options.</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15152540417\" aria-label=\"Call NAMI Iowa\">(515) 254-0417</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Des Moines, IA|West Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-ca1380f6-6059-4b09-9cab-408dac37216c\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-ca1380f6-6059-4b09-9cab-408dac37216c\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman sits cross-legged beside a lake in a green park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"341\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/c08bdb9ad6bca155391c1a1c.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/5c7ead75300cab7b8bec4d17.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/c08bdb9ad6bca155391c1a1c.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness</h3><p>401 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.9 miles from Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15153354404\" aria-label=\"Call Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness\">(515) 335-4404</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Des Moines, IA|West Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-354d6423-7729-45c3-9d58-7421348481e3\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-354d6423-7729-45c3-9d58-7421348481e3\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Morning sunlight fills a kitchen with breakfast and green plants.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/85b55994ecae2f513ccbc340.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/9cde7987d671bd243ad43506.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/85b55994ecae2f513ccbc340.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Cafe</p><h3>Flora</h3><p>909 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309-2854</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.4 miles from Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15153236288\" aria-label=\"Call Flora\">(515) 323-6288</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Des Moines, IA|West Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-57cb32b4-5309-4144-9d81-bad2e768b7dc\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-57cb32b4-5309-4144-9d81-bad2e768b7dc\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"People play basketball together on an outdoor court, including a player using a wheelchair.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/8d2e5731b9f8a3335c993d14.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/1696ed35541539ea2690b046.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/8d2e5731b9f8a3335c993d14.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Gym</p><h3>Capitol Row</h3><p>522 E 6th St, Des Moines, IA, 50309-1918</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.6 miles from Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15156619252\" aria-label=\"Call Capitol Row\">(515) 661-9252</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Des Moines, IA|West Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" hidden=\"\" id=\"discovery-wikipedia-30986087\"><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><h3>Old Downtown Des Moines Library</h3><p class=\"local-discovery-area\">Old Downtown Des Moines Library</p><p>Historic building in Des Moines, Iowa, United States</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.0 miles from Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Des Moines, IA|West Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-76342e5f-dbcc-456d-a0c1-3901aa859686\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-76342e5f-dbcc-456d-a0c1-3901aa859686\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A person stretches into a yoga pose outdoors at sunset.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/0d9a7a5e774e7f30edc4fca8.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/38270dc8051d18ba78464527.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/0d9a7a5e774e7f30edc4fca8.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Shakti Yoga Des Moines</h3><p>at Black Box Movement Space, 1221 Center St #8, Des Moines, IA, 50309</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 1.4 miles from Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15152552703\" aria-label=\"Call Shakti Yoga Des Moines\">(515) 255-2703</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Des Moines, IA|West Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"yoga\" data-local-place=\"overture-377a0cde-9861-46ea-a22b-5c95475d4aa7\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-yoga-overture-377a0cde-9861-46ea-a22b-5c95475d4aa7\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman sits cross-legged with her eyes closed in a bright room.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/1f337016d06f24bbdd8a932b.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/ab3c2a66b79a381416819022.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/1f337016d06f24bbdd8a932b.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Yoga Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Yoga studio</p><h3>Yoga &amp; Co.</h3><p>2326 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311-4306</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 2.1 miles from Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15158359895\" aria-label=\"Call Yoga &amp; Co.\">(515) 835-9895</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Des Moines, IA|West Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-6a0d8a1a-a834-49d2-a6ad-9205675a4155\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-6a0d8a1a-a834-49d2-a6ad-9205675a4155\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Friends share a meal together around a table.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/630d79d3f88a4b1cb79d1061.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/fb0673b5feb7dce3f1e998c8.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/630d79d3f88a4b1cb79d1061.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Cafe</p><h3>Trellis</h3><p>909 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.4 miles from Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15153236288\" aria-label=\"Call Trellis\">(515) 323-6288</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Des Moines, IA|West Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"everyday\" data-local-place=\"overture-926bf4bf-de53-44bf-9acf-bab13bf823e1\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-everyday-overture-926bf4bf-de53-44bf-9acf-bab13bf823e1\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A parent and adult child at a kitchen counter, parent gently stepping back while adult child prepares a meal independently, candid warm domestic scene, autonomy with affection, mid-distance\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/a03cf9fc6596fdc52e992c28.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d90a9083ca8cf9d1f3943d2d.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/a03cf9fc6596fdc52e992c28.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Food and Coffee</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Coffee shop</p><h3>Scooter's Coffee</h3><p>99 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.5 miles from Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15152443517\" aria-label=\"Call Scooter's Coffee\">(515) 244-3517</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Des Moines, IA|West Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-2381d0a5-a5f8-458e-8434-a98e4dcd0422\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-2381d0a5-a5f8-458e-8434-a98e4dcd0422\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A child arranges colored pencils at a table.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"525\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/4ff1dcad24061f1d15b72807.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/fd021b9993f82279116a8905.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/4ff1dcad24061f1d15b72807.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Jazz and blues venue</p><h3>Hawkeye Elks Lodge 160</h3><p>1401 Walker St, Des Moines, IA, 50316-3471</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.6 miles from Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15152630954\" aria-label=\"Call Hawkeye Elks Lodge 160\">(515) 263-0954</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Des Moines, IA|West Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"arts\" data-local-place=\"overture-0f816bdc-1e19-466d-b503-f1fa6e290a5d\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-arts-overture-0f816bdc-1e19-466d-b503-f1fa6e290a5d\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A child smiles while showing hands covered in colorful paint.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/eadf7015a4f7aad887af6988.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/db18bb5ce5fa834fda63355a.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/eadf7015a4f7aad887af6988.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Arts and Culture</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Library</p><h3>Iowa Genealogical Society</h3><p>628 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309-1924</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.6 miles from Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15152760287\" aria-label=\"Call Iowa Genealogical Society\">(515) 276-0287</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Des Moines, IA|West Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-be044f00-2b62-4295-bade-2daddf5ad97d\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-be044f00-2b62-4295-bade-2daddf5ad97d\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman relaxes beside a lake beneath green trees.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/260d030a19ec15d14d504eff.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/d84f2e6cd2f847dd20f3e449.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/260d030a19ec15d14d504eff.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Park</p><h3>Botanical Center</h3><p>909 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50309-2854</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.4 miles from Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15153236290\" aria-label=\"Call Botanical Center\">(515) 323-6290</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Des Moines, IA|West Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"outdoors\" data-local-place=\"overture-dd421412-35c0-4242-9842-04aeef421fb5\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-outdoors-overture-dd421412-35c0-4242-9842-04aeef421fb5\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A peaceful outdoor walkway overlooks green trees and warm sunlight.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"750\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/b7d831f71651b9295abca4ad.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/c91a666577329bff0060751c.webp 800w, /assets/optimized/b7d831f71651b9295abca4ad.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Parks and Gardens</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Dog park</p><h3>Riverwalk Dog Park</h3><p>1111 Illinois St, Des Moines, IA, 50314</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.4 miles from Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15152371386\" aria-label=\"Call Riverwalk Dog Park\">(515) 237-1386</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Des Moines, IA|West Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-5fbfb2fc-1dab-4788-b4b7-bfa95566c92b\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-5fbfb2fc-1dab-4788-b4b7-bfa95566c92b\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"A woman practices boxing with a punching bag.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/ce96439bbb1759697ebd377d.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/c663f6577251923da406e562.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/ce96439bbb1759697ebd377d.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Pilates studio</p><h3>Gigi's Pilates Studio</h3><p>601 E Locust St Ste 201, Des Moines, IA, 50309</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.7 miles from Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15152790242\" aria-label=\"Call Gigi's Pilates Studio\">(515) 279-0242</a></div></article><article class=\"local-discovery-card\" data-discovery-areas=\"Des Moines, IA|West Des Moines, IA|Ankeny, IA|Indianola, IA\" data-discovery-card=\"\" data-discovery-category=\"fitness\" data-local-place=\"overture-5f9bf34c-679d-4e16-a50a-09616e013d42\" hidden=\"\" id=\"place-fitness-overture-5f9bf34c-679d-4e16-a50a-09616e013d42\"><figure class=\"local-discovery-photo\"><img alt=\"Two people go for a run together in a sunlit park.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/assets/optimized/64f406643950a43786646e36.webp\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"/assets/responsive/dfd9c3e3e99554bcee364814.webp 480w, /assets/optimized/64f406643950a43786646e36.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1000px\"></figure><p class=\"local-discovery-category\">Fitness Classes</p><p class=\"local-directory-kind\">Dance studio</p><h3>Des Moines Ballroom Dance Studio</h3><p>521 E Locust St Ste 102, Des Moines, IA, 50309-1943</p><p class=\"local-directory-distance\">About 0.7 miles from Des Moines center</p><div class=\"local-discovery-actions\"><a class=\"local-contact-number\" href=\"tel:+15152773545\" aria-label=\"Call Des Moines Ballroom Dance Studio\">(515) 277-3545</a></div></article></div><p class=\"local-discovery-empty\" data-discovery-empty=\"\" hidden=\"\">No options listed for this category or area yet. 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