Principal Riverwalk, Recreation area and thoroughfare in Downtown Des Moines, United States.
The Principal Riverwalk extends 1.2 miles along both sides of the Des Moines River, connecting the eastern and western parts of downtown through pedestrian bridges.
The development of Principal Riverwalk required eight years of collaborative funding from Des Moines city, Principal Financial, and Iowa state government until its completion in 2013.
The riverside pathways feature multiple civic gardens with sculptures near Des Moines City Hall and connect to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.
The recreational trail system links the Court Avenue District, central business district, East Village, Iowa Events Center, and Gray's Lake with additional metropolitan paths.
The Riverwalk integrates a wintertime ice skating rink, summer fountain plaza, and riverfront amphitheater along its landscaped promenade at street level.
Location: Des Moines
Location: Iowa
GPS coordinates: 41.58520,-93.61630
Latest update: September 23, 2025 12:28
Principal Park
549 m
Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market
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HUB Tower
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Des Moines City Hall
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Plaza Building
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Public Library of Des Moines
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United States Post Office
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Teachout Building
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Iowa-Des Moines National Bank Building
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Elliott Furniture Company
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Youngerman Block
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Iowa Commission for the Blind Building
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Science Center of Iowa
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East Des Moines Industrial Historic District
736 m
Hubbell Warehouse
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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
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Des Moines Civic Center
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Locust Street Bridge
370 mReviews
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