Dating in Des Moines

Looking for singles in Des Moines? Des Moines is home to about 33,207 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

• Saltwater State Park

  Room to walk and talk, with no table to sit across.

• Des Moines Marina Pier

  Walk out over the water and watch the sunset.

• MaST Center Aquarium

  Good in any weather.

• Des Moines Historical Society

  See what catches each other's eye.

• Wooton Park

  Room to walk and talk, with no table to sit across.

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.

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