Get Here + Parking
Getting Here
By Car
From Interstate 235, take Exit 8B – East 6th St. Go south on East 6th into East Village. From Downtown, take Grand, Locust, Walnut, or Court Avenue east across the Des Moines River.
Tip: Need an address for your GPS? The epicenter of the East Village is 500 East Locust, Des Moines, IA 50309.
By Bike
East Village is connected to the extensive Central Iowa trail system via the Principal Riverwalk, Walnut Street bike lanes and local streets. Visit Des Moines Street collective for a trail map.
Bike sharing is easy is easy with B-Cycle! Pick up a bike at a B-Cycle station and return near your destination. With three stations in the East Village and others scattered on the west side of downtown, it’s quick and affordable to get around for errands, lunch or leisure. More information at B-Cycle!
By DART Bus
DART routes 1 and 4 provide service to the East Village. For more information, including route maps and timetables, visit DART.
By Foot
The East Village is an easy stroll to most downtown attractions. It’s approximately a 15 minute walk from the core of downtown at 6th and Locust to the heart of the East Village at East 5th and Locust.
Parking
There are many short and long term meters available in the East Village. Convenient parking is available in the ramp at East Second Street and East Grand Avenue; and East 4th and Des Moines Street.
There is also a free ramp at East Grand Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue. Parking on the bridges is free.
For more information about parking in the East Village and Downtown Des Moines, visit here: https://www.dsmpartnership.com/downtowndsmusa/about-downtown/getting-around-parking