Dating in Des Moines

Looking for singles in Des Moines? Des Moines is home to about 213,096 people, and The One Dating keeps your deck to real people near you, shows you who already likes you, and opens the chat the moment it is mutual. Here are a few first date ideas to try once you match.

First date ideas in Des Moines

• Iowa State Capitol

  A museum date takes the pressure off the conversation.

• Des Moines Art Center

  A gallery stroll is calm, easy and memorable.

• Des Moines Botanical Center

  Calm enough to actually hear each other.

• Blank Park Zoo

  Easy to walk, talk and laugh.

• Water Works Park (Des Moines)

  A walk here keeps a first date easy and free.

• Civic Center of Greater Des Moines

  See what's on, then talk it over after.

Meeting someone new? Read our first date safety tips and how to spot a fake profile.

How The One Dating works in Des Moines

• No bots and no fake accounts in your deck: every like is a real person.
• Pick a Main Character Vibe so matches know your energy before the first message.
• See who already likes you, and get a short list of Top Picks from the preferences you save.
• Only matches can message you, and block or report takes two taps.

Dating near Des Moines

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