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Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines
IMPORTANT: George Flagg Parkway at Fleur Drive is currently closed due to road construction. The Main Entrance to Water Works Park, located on Fleur Drive, is open and accessible.
Consider an alternate route to arrive at Water Works Park, and if possible, allow for an additional 15-20 minutes to park.
Follow the posted George Flagg Parkway detour signs by taking Fleur Drive to Bell Avenue. Bell Avenue to SW 30th Street, and SW 30th Street to George Flagg Parkway to enter Water Works Park. You can also take 63rd Street to Park Avenue, and then east on Park Avenue to George Flagg Parkway to enter the Park at SW 30th Street.
Parking
Purchase in Advance: Reserve your parking ahead of time, and save time when you arrive via imClutch at Water Works Park or at Bell Ave. Suites (1901 Bell Ave). Bell Ave. Suites Parking offers a complimentary shuttle service to drop off and pick up passengers inside the Park. Buy now: https://reserve.imclutch.com/waterworkspark
Purchase Onsite: Have your credit/debit card ready for cashless entry. Keck Parking attendants will swipe your credit/debit card to expedite the payment process via imClutch once you have entered the Park.
ADA parking can be accessed from any entrance point, including Fleur Drive, SW 30th Street, or George Flagg Parkway, located on 30th Street.
Ride Share / Drop Off & Pick Up
There are designated drop-off areas for Uber, Lyft, and taxis in the Water Works Administration Building Parking Lot, located at 2201 George Flagg Parkway. Accessible from SW 30th Street. Follow the George Flagg Parkway detour signs.
By Bike
Ride your bike to Water Works Park and take advantage of the free Unity Point Health Bike Valet. Your bike will be monitored until you return to pick it up. The Bike Valet is located just west of the Lauridsen Amphitheater by the ADA entrance.
Peak Traffic Times
Please be patient and allow some time to arrive and exit during peak traffic times, between 5:00-6:30 pm and after the performance. The Water Works Park parking lots open at 3 p.m. The Bell Avenue Business Suites, 1901 Bell Avenue, opens at 5 pm. Please consider arriving early.