FREE
Free parking for Christkindlmarket Des Moines visitors is available in Lot 3 (see map below. The festival will take place in Lot 1) west of Principal Park (between SW 2nd St and SW 3rd St and south of W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy) during the following days/times in 2023:
Thursday, November 30, 5pm – 9pm
Friday, December 1: 11am – 9pm
Saturday, December 2: 11am – 9pm
Sunday, December 3: 11am – 5pm
Seven handicapped parking stalls are located in Lot 2 for those with a visible permit.
Park Downtown Des Moines:
FREE All-day, every day: (Vehicles must move every 24 hours.)
Pennsylvania Ave. and E. 7th Street from E. Court to Des Moines St.
Bridges over the Des Moines River
Walnut Street bridge
Grand Street Bridge (north side)
Northside of Locust St. from 15th to 17th
FEE-BASED PARKING
Lot B at 325 SW 5th Street. ($5/hour)
Park Downtown Des Moines – Downtown Parking Meter Rates
Parking Garage Locations and Rates
The City of Des Moines offers parking garages throughout the City. Below is a list of where the parking ramps are and the cost to park on each ramp. During special events downtown, a $10 or $5 flat rate will be applied to City-owned garages. Signs at the entrance of each garage will have special event pricing available.
E 2nd & Grand: Monday through Saturday: $1 per hour with a $10 max per day.
3rd & Court: Monday through Saturday: $1 per hour with a $10 max per day. During the Downtown Des Moines Farmers’ Market: Flat fee of $5.
4th & Grand: Monday through Saturday: $1 per hour with a $10 max per day. During the Downtown Des Moines Farmers’ Market: Flat fee of $5.
E 4th & Des Moines Street: Monday through Saturday: $1 per hour with a $10 max per day.
5th & Keo: Monday through Saturday: $1 per hour with a $10 max per day.
5th & Walnut: Monday through Saturday: $1 per hour with a $10 max per day. During the Downtown Des Moines Farmers’ Market: Flat fee of $5.
8th & Mulberry: Monday through Saturday: $1 per hour with a $10 max per day. During the Downtown Des Moines Farmers’ Market: Flat fee of $5.
9th & Locust: Monday through Saturday: $1 per hour with a $10 max per day.