Western Gateway Park
| Western Gateway Park | |
|---|---|
| Type | Urban Park |
| Location | Des Moines, IA, United States |
| Area | 13 Acres |
| Created | 2006 |
| Operated by | City of Des Moines |
| Status | Public |
| Public transit access | (DART) |
| Website | Official website |
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, the Temple for Performing Arts, and the a Des Moines center for the University of Iowa are located within the park.
On October 31, 2008, the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama held a rally and gave a speech in the park just four days before being elected president. In 2009, 4.4 acres of the park were converted from open green space to a sculpture park, known as the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. The sculpture park is administered by the Des Moines Art Center.[5]
References
- ↑ Curry, Tom (October 31, 2008). "Nostalgia in the air as Obama returns to Iowa". NBC News. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ↑ Munson, Kyle (October 6, 2012). "Munson: Bon Jovi implores Iowans to go vote". The Des Moines Register. Gannett. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ↑ http://desmoinesartsfestival.org/festival_information.php
- ↑ http://italianfestivalofiowa.com/details/
- ↑ http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/visit/pappajohn-sculpture-park
