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, the Des Moines Arts Festival, the 80/35 Music Festival, and various athletic events and festivals.
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.
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