730 3rd Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
GPS Coordinates 41.591925,-93.622609
Driving Directions
From Interstate 35 from the North:
Follow I-235 West into downtown Des Moines and take the Third Street exit to the Iowa Events Center. Parking is available on-site, with additional street and ramp parking within walking distance.
From Interstate 35 from the South:
Merge onto I-235 East exit and travel east towards downtown Des Moines. Take the downtown exit and proceed to the Third Street exit. Parking is available on-site, with additional street and ramp parking within walking distance.
From Interstate 80 from the East:
Headed west on I-80, take the I-235 West exit and continue towards downtown Des Moines. Take the 3rd Street exit (Downtown Des Moines) and go south to the Iowa Events Center complex. Parking is available on-site, with additional street and ramp parking within walking distance.
From Interstate 80 from the West:
Headed east on I-80, take the I-235 East exit and continue towards downtown Des Moines. Take the Iowa Events Center exit (Third Street) and turn right. Parking is available on-site, with additional street and ramp parking within walking distance of our complex.
Iowa Events Center Parking Lot (entrance off 3rd St. or 5th St. from I-235)
Parking at the Iowa Events Center:
Cost: $12 for cars and trucks, $24 for large trucks (duallys and snow blades) and $48 for RVs and Buses.
Other Parking Options
7th St. Parking Ramp (exit 7th St. from I-235)
5th Ave & Keo (exit 5th St. from I-235)
Parking and Skywalk Access
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Use the Interactive Map with clickable information.
Street parking is available throughout downtown with the convenience of the ParkDSM mobile parking app. Pay attention to the location and rates as many spots have different time limits and parking restrictions during certain times.
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(Typically no parking between 4–6pm.)
Parking Garages: City parking garages are located throughout downtown with convenient skywalk access to the Iowa Events Center. Payment for city garages is collected each time you enter the garage. The City of Des Moines recently completed a downtown parking signage system to give up to the minute details on where parking is available in the garages.
For updated information on parking downtown, including rates and availability, CLICK HERE
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