Tourist spot Des Moines, United States Waterfront

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Des Moines Waterfront Parking

Des Moines Waterfront Parking is public parking near Des Moines waterfront in Waterfront, Des Moines, United States. The listing covers about 160 bays in a open facility, typically open 6AM–11PM.

4.4★ 615 directory reviews | 6AM–11PM
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4.4/5

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615

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$3/hr

Typical hour

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$24/day

Typical day

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160

Listed bays

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6AM–11PM

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Des Moines Waterfront Parking in Des Moines
About this lot

Des Moines Waterfront Parking — details

Des Moines Waterfront Parking is public parking near Des Moines waterfront in Waterfront, Des Moines, United States. The listing covers about 160 bays in a open facility, typically open 6AM–11PM.

Directory parking near Des Moines Waterfront Parking in Des Moines. Pay the posted rate at the lot. Confirm the posted rate, height limit and overnight rules at the entrance — event days and holidays can change both price and closing time.

Use this page for typical prices, access hours, nearby landmarks and directions. ParkingHawker is a directory: pay at the lot or the operator app, not through this website.

Des Moines waterfront, Waterfront, Des Moines, United States

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Open bays

Marked stalls on site

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Lit access

Evening lighting at ramps

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Pay on exit

Ticket, app or booth

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Accessible stalls

Signed ADA / disability bays

Typical rates

Parking rates at Des Moines Waterfront Parking

Directory estimates in USD. Pay the posted board at the lot.

Vehicle First hour Extra /hr Day max
Car / sedan $3 $3 $24
SUV / van $4 $3 $28
Motorcycle $1 $1 $11
Electric vehicle $3 $3 $26
How to park

Using Des Moines Waterfront Parking

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    Aim for the landmark

    Navigate to Des Moines waterfront in Des Moines. Follow “P” / parking signs rather than blocking the kerb.

  2. 2

    Take a ticket or tap in

    Most lots at Des Moines Waterfront Parking use a ticket, QR, plate camera or an attendant. Keep the ticket until you exit.

  3. 3

    Note the hours

    Typical hours are 6AM–11PM. Overnight and event rates can differ from the daytime board.

  4. 4

    Pay before you leave

    Pay at the machine, booth or operator app. Card and contactless are common; some lots still want cash.

  5. 5

    Exit on the posted road

    Follow exit arrows. Stadium and airport lots often force a one-way loop after big arrivals.

FAQ

Des Moines Waterfront Parking questions

Des Moines Waterfront Parking is the directory listing for this landmark in Des Moines. Follow on-site parking signs to the marked garage or surface lot. Street parking nearby is usually shorter-stay and more restricted.

Typical directory rates are $3/hr typical and $24 typical for a day maximum. Always read the board at the entrance — events, overnight and oversized vehicles can cost more.

Listed hours are 6AM–11PM. Airport and hospital lots are usually 24/7. Mall, stadium and historic-district lots may close or switch to event pricing.

This listing covers about 160 bays. Busy mornings, game days and holiday weekends fill the closest rows first — use overflow or park-and-ride when signs say the main lot is full.

Dedicated chargers are not listed here. Use a public charger nearby, then walk or shuttle to Des Moines Waterfront Parking.

This is a public directory page, not a live reservation. Pay at the facility. Use ParkingHawker to compare nearby lots in Des Moines before you drive.

Airport, hospital and downtown garages often allow overnight with a daily cap. Surface lots at malls and trailheads may tow after close. Check the posted overnight rule.

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