Friends of Des Moines Marina Steps Community Stewardship • Local Pride • Volunteer-Led
- Bettina Carey
- Nov 18
- 2 min read
Who We Are
Friends of Des Moines Marina Steps is a citizen-led volunteer group dedicated solely to caring for,
enhancing, and activating the Marina Steps area. We are not a city department. Our purpose is to help make this waterfront gathering space welcoming, vibrant, and well-maintained for everyone.
Our Mission
To preserve, beautify, and celebrate the Marina Steps through community stewardship, volunteer
activities, and small-scale programming that supports safety, accessibility, and local pride.
What We Are Planning
• Host community cleanup days
• Funding planting, landscaping & beautification projects
• Support minor maintenance efforts
• Share or develop historical and educational elements
• Create small community gatherings or pop-up activities (non-commercial)
• Advocate for cleanliness, safety, and accessibility at the Steps
What We Don’t Do
To maintain clarity of purpose, we do not:
• Conduct broad community fundraising unrelated to the Marina Steps
• Act as a governing body, political group, or representative of the City
How We Collaborate
We welcome community partners when beneficial. Collaborations are:
• Voluntary
• Project-focused
• Non-competitive
• Transparent
Guiding Principles
Stewardship · Community · Independence · Collaboration · Transparency
How to Join Us
Everyone is welcome. Ways to get involved:
• Volunteer at cleanup or planting days
• Help maintain beautification projects
• Share ideas for signage or community enrichment
• Support small activities at the Steps
Contact: 206-349-4297
Disclaimer:
Friends of Des Moines Marina Steps is an independent, resident-led community group. It is not
affiliated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or connected to the City of Des Moines or any city
departments, boards, or officials. I share information about this group solely as a private resident and
neighbor, not in my role as a member of any City advisory board.
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