A pair of young Des Moines moms want to turn a tiny, neglected park in the River Bend neighborhood into a community garden.

The city's website describes Royal Park as a "quaint little park … nestled right into the neighborhood."

But, in reality, the tiny plot at 1809 Eighth St. is overgrown with weeds. It's more apt to attract feral cats and teenage mischief makers than children looking for a place to play, according to Monika Owczarski. 

She and Keri Thien are working to lease the land from the city. They envision a community garden where neighbors can grow food for themselves and sell excess produce at the weekly 6th Avenue Corridor Multicultural Market. 

Read the full article on the Des Moines Register website.