Parking Recommendations
Downtown Des Moines Parking Recommendations
Downtown parking meters charge $0.25–$1.75 per hour from 9am - 9pm, Monday-Saturday.
Des Moines-owned parking garages charge $1 per hour with a daily max of $10.
Please review the interactive map at the bottom for parking garage locations, prices & contact information
Our Recommendations:
Quick Visit: 4-hour meters available along Locust Street ($1.25/hour). Pay via kiosk or app.
Daily Affordable: “The Fifth” at 5th and Walnut St or 4th and Grand Parking ($1.00/hour, daily max $10.00)
Daily Convenient: 500 Grand Parking Garage (first hour: $5.00, additional hours: $1.25, daily max: $15.00)
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Monthly Options:
“The Fifth” at 5th and Walnut St ($120/month)
4th and Grand Parking ($120/month)
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Free after 5pm / Weekends: Cherry St & 5th Ave Courthouse Lot
East Village Des Moines Parking Recommendations
Downtown parking meters charge $0.25–$1.75 per hour from 9am - 9pm, Monday-Saturday.
Des Moines city parking garages charge $1 per hour with a maximum of $10/day
Please review the interactive map for parking garage locations, prices & contact information
Our Recommendations:
Quick Visit: 4-hour credit card-enabled meters available along East 5th Street and East Grand Ave ($1.25/hour)
Affordable: East 4th & Des Moines Parking Garage ($1.00/hour, daily max $10.00)
Daily Free:
Walnut Street Bridge
Grand Street Bridge (north side)
East 7th Street/Pennsylvania Ave (from East Court to Des Moines Street)
Capitol Complex Parking Structure
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Monthly Covered: East 4th & Des Moines Parking Garage ($120/month)
Monthly Convenient: 505 E Grand Building Lot ($225/month) Limited Availability