Grays Lake is the 30th most walkable neighborhood in Des Moines with 3,109 residents.
Grays Lake has some public transportation and does not have many bike lanes.
Nearby neighborhoods: Indianola Hills, Watrous South, Sherman Hill, McKinley School-Columbus Park, Magnolia Park, Woodland Heights and Fort Des Moines.
Most errands require a car.

Most errands require a car in Grays Lake Des Moines.
Grays Lake is the 30th most walkable neighborhood in Des Moines with a Walk Score of 40.
Find apartments in Des Moines's most walkable neighborhoods: Carpenter, Drake Park and North of Grand.
Compare Grays Lake to other Des Moines neighborhoods.
Rank # | Name | Walk Score | Transit Score | Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Mondamin Presidential | 43 | 39 | 41 |
| 29 | Fort Des Moines | 41 | 31 | 33 |
| 30 | Grays Lake | 40 | 28 | 36 |
| 31 | Ewing Woods-Evergreen | 38 | 25 | 30 |
| 32 | Pioneer Park | 35 | 20 | 30 |
There are about 47 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Grays Lake.
People in Grays Lake can walk to an average of 1.0 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
Minimal bike infrastructure.
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