Western Gateway Park

Western Gateway Park
Type Urban Park
Location Des Moines, IA, USA
Area 13 Acres
Created 2006 (2006)
Operated by City of Des Moines
Status Public
Public transit access (DART)

Western Gateway Park is an urban park located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Opened in 2006, the park has served as the host to political rallies,[1][2] the Des Moines Arts Festival,[3] the 80/35 Music Festival, and various athletic events and festivals.[4]

The central branch of the Des Moines Public Library, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and the Temple for the Performing Arts are located within the park.

References

  1. Curry, Tom (October 31, 2008). "Nostalgia in the air as Obama returns to Iowa". NBC News. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  2. Munson, Kyle (October 6, 2012). "Munson: Bon Jovi implores Iowans to go vote". The Des Moines Register. Gannett. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  3. http://desmoinesartsfestival.org/festival_information.php
  4. http://italianfestivalofiowa.com/details/

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