Discover the Vibrant Cowles Commons

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the West Des Moines City Hall (4200 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265), exit the building and head east on Mills Civic Parkway. As you continue straight, the road will become 1st Street. Follow 1st Street until you reach the intersection with Grand Avenue. Turn left onto Grand Avenue and continue north. You will soon reach the intersection with 7th Street. Turn left on 7th Street and continue walking until you reach the intersection with Walnut Street. Cowles Commons will be on your right at 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309.

• Public Transit (Bus)

  From the West Des Moines Public Library (4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265), walk to the nearest bus stop located at the corner of Mills Civic Parkway and 50th Street. Board the DART bus route 3 (Blue Line) heading towards Downtown Des Moines. Stay on the bus for about 25 minutes and disembark at the 5th and Walnut stop. From there, walk east on Walnut Street for a few blocks, and Cowles Commons will be located at 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309, on your left.

• Biking

  If you are near the Valley Junction area, start at the Valley Junction Trailhead. Take the trail heading east towards Des Moines. Follow the trail until you reach the junction with the Raccoon River. Continue on the bike path until you reach 7th Street, where you will turn left. Continue north on 7th Street until you reach Walnut Street. Cowles Commons will be on your right at 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309.