Check out this hidden gem that IPR’s Amy O'Shaughnessy and her daughter found on a walk around the drakeuniversity neighborhood: a chalk “playground!”⁠ ⁠ The duo followed arrows drawn on the sidewalk for several blocks before reaching the Grace United Methodist Church parking lot, where instructions in chalk encouraged kids to play the games, make their own and chalk their names next to their creations.⁠ ⁠ “It’s nice to feel connected to others when playgrounds are closed,” O’Shaughnessy said. “At least we can use the space at different times.”⁠ ⁠ This chalk “playground” is located on 37th St. between Cottage Grove Ave. and Kingman Blvd. in Des Moines, in the Grace United Methodist Church parking lot. If you and your family decide to go check it out yourselves, be sure to practice proper social distancing guidelines as recommended by the CDC.⁠ ⁠ 📸: IPR / amyoooooo⁠ ⁠ #GoodNewsIA