The Principal Riverwalk Projects

The Principal Riverwalk consists of a 1.2-mile looping trail with several amenities. This maps show the overall conceptual design and locations of the individual project components. The completed Meredith Trail connects it with Gray's Lake.

Points of Interest

As each point-of-interest is constructed, The Principal Riverwalk further transforms the banks of the Des Moines riverfront. For more information on each point of interest, click on the photo.

 

Not pictured - Meredith Trail leading to Gray's Lake.

Featured Artwork

• Located in the Long Look Garden
  • "Untitled," by artist Joel Shapiro, sponsored by Pioneer.
• Located in the Hansen Triangle
  • "Quantum Leaf" by artist Sally Pettus

Riverwalk Web Cam

• View the Principal Riverwalk Web Cam
• View photos of Des Moines taken from the Principal Riverwalk Web Cam