Birdland Park Boat Ramp provides public access to the Des Moines River with a single perpendicular launch lane and informal gravel parking for up to 8 vehicles, making it the closest boat launch to downtown Des Moines and an important access point for Fire and EMS rescue boats.

The facility is located at 2100 Saylor Road and operates from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily, though parking and vehicular congestion can be challenging during peak use periods, particularly when emergency watercraft need to launch.

The ramp is part of the larger Birdland Park and Marina complex, which includes seasonal and transient boat slips, a restaurant, and access to the Des Moines River Water Trail.