the perfect place

TO CALL HOME

DOWNTOWN DES MOINES IS THE PLACE TO BE

Downtown Des Moines is on the rise and wants you to come along! Whether you’re a young professional, a family that loves outdoor adventure, or a new retiree ready to live your best life, we have something to offer everyone… like an affordable cost of living, great employment options, tons of recreational activities, and easy, walkable access to work, food and play!

PARKS + LEISURE

  1. Gray’s Lake Park
  2. Pappajohn Sculpture Park
  3. Principal Park
  4. Simon Estes Ampitheater
  5. Water Works Park

FOOD + BARS

  1. A Dong
  2. Exile Brewing
  3. Bubba
  4. Hessen Haus
  5. The Iowa Taproom
  6. Confluence Brewing
  7. Mad Meatball

OTHERS

  1. Iowa Methodist Medical Center
  2. West End Architectural Salvage
  3. Iowa Spine + Performance
  4. Fourth+Court Hy-Vee
  5. Science Center + Imax Theater
  6. Des Moines Civic Center
  7. Lauridsen Skate Park

OUR BUSINESSES

From a local-favorite Mad Meatball to the up-and-coming Iowa Spine + Performance and Top Nails salons, we support our Gray’s businesses located within the first floor of LINC. Come experience what they have to offer any time of year!

URBAN PARKS

Gray’s Station is surrounded by green space. From the mile-long bike trail, wetland basin, Coleman Bridge within Gray’s Station to 1,500 miles of bike trails near Water Works Park & Gray’s Lake, peaceful urban parks are minutes away. Our wetland basin is home to hundreds of native Iowa insect and plant species and acts as a natural filtration system for our downtown water.

TRAILS ON TRAILS

The trail system is one of the area’s most popular amenities. The network of trails within Des Moines serves as a core, connecting to over 550 miles of trails throughout Central Iowa. More than 65 miles of paved and 19 miles of soft trails run through the Des Moines park system. In the near future, you can add ICON Water Trail, a series of waterway trails, to the list too!

THE DOWNTOWN FARMER'S MARKET

Farmers markets are a summer favorite for local produce, plants & flowers and fresh-baked treats! The longstanding Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market takes place each Saturday from May through the end of October, and hosts 165-plus on-site vendors.