Beaverdale, Polk County, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°37′3″N 93°40′2″W / 41.61750°N 93.66722°W
| Beaverdale | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s): "B'dale" | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| Counties | Polk County |
| City | Des Moines |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| ZIP code | 50310, 50311 |
| Area code(s) | 515 |
| Website | Beaverdale Neighborhood Association |
Beaverdale is a neighborhood on the northwest side of Des Moines, Iowa, in the United States. Initial development of this section of Des Moines was encouraged by its first neighborhood association, the Urbandale Improvement League, which begun in 1907. The goals of the original Improvement League were to bring churches, schools, and better roads into the area. Although it has never been incorporated, it has retained a distinct and separate identity from the rest of the capital city. Known for its distinctive brick neo-Tudor (Tudorbethan) homes, popularly nicknamed "Beaverdale Bricks", the community was a popular suburban area during the first half of the 20th century. The neighborhood encompasses 143 blocks, or approximately 314 square miles and is the largest of the 51 Des Moines neighborhoods serving over 3,900 households. Occurring the third weekend in September, the Beverdale Fall Festival parade is one the state's best. Additionally, most of the students who live in this area typically attend either Hoover High School or Roosevelt High School.
Areas of Interest
Beaverdale is just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines, five minutes from Drake University and Varsity Theater, five minutes from Merle Hay Mall and Flix Brewhouse, and 10 minutes from Valley West Mall.
Parks and Recreation
The Beaverdale Neighborhood contains over 50 acres of public parkland that offers a variety of recreational activities. The three City parks located in this area are Ashby (Tower Park), Beaverdale, and Witmer. Woodlawn Park is another prominent park in the area.
