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Parking clearance heights in Des Moines, Iowa

AI-verified clearance heights for 47 parking garages, 1 tunnels, 24 low-clearance bridges in Des Moines, Iowa. Enter your vehicle height on the interactive map to see what fits.

47 parking garages

1 tunnels

24 low bridges

The tightest garage on file is 4th & Grand Parking Garage, posting 7'0", while 10th Street Parkade offers the most room at 7'4". The lowest posted bridge clearance in the area is 9'0" at Low clearance — Birdland Drive. 3 of these clearances have been AI-verified directly against the posted sign in Google Street View. 14 locations are flagged oversized-vehicle-friendly.

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Lowest clearance

7'0"

4th & Grand Parking Garage

Highest clearance

7'4"

10th Street Parkade

Oversized-friendly

RV / box-truck OK

RV parks

indexed

Parking garages (47)

Wells Fargo Arena / Iowa Events Center
Unverified
730 3rd St
Arena + convention center garage.
Source: iowaeventscenter.com
Hy-Vee Hall (IEC)
Unverified
730 3rd St
Convention hall adjacent to arena.
Source: iowaeventscenter.com
Principal Park (I-Cubs)
No limit (uncovered)
One Line Dr
AAA ballpark. Surface lots.
Source: milb.com
Des Moines Civic Center
No limit
221 Walnut St
Oversized OK✓ Verified
Performing arts center. Parking ramp adjacent. Uses nearby city ramps; on-site is street/surface
Verified on Apr 30, 2026 · source: desmoinesperformingarts.org
Cowles Commons Garage
Unverified
221 Walnut St
Underground ramp.
Source: Needs verification
Iowa State Capitol Lots
No limit (uncovered)
1007 E Grand Ave
Capitol Square.
Source: legis.iowa.gov
Science Center of Iowa
No limit
401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Oversized OK✓ Verified
Museum + IMAX. Surface parking adjacent
Verified on Apr 30, 2026 · source: sciowa.org
Des Moines Art Center
No limit
4700 Grand Ave
Oversized OK✓ Verified
Free museum. Surface lot. Surface lot in Greenwood Park
Verified on Apr 30, 2026 · source: desmoinesartcenter.org
Pappajohn Sculpture Park Lot
No limit (uncovered)
1330 Grand Ave
Downtown sculpture park.
Source: desmoinesartcenter.org
East Village District Lots
No limit (uncovered)
410 E Walnut St
Historic district east of river.
Source: Needs verification
Blank Park Zoo
No limit (uncovered)
7401 SW 9th St
Oversized OK
Zoo surface lot.
Source: blankparkzoo.com
Iowa State Fairgrounds
No limit (uncovered)
3000 E Grand Ave
Oversized OK
Famous Iowa State Fair. Massive surface + RV camping.
Source: iowastatefair.org
Jordan Creek Town Center (W DM)
No limit
101 Jordan Creek Pkwy, W Des Moines
Oversized OK✓ Verified
Upscale enclosed mall. 5,000+ surface spaces
Verified on Apr 30, 2026 · source: simon.com
Historic Valley Junction
No limit (uncovered)
205 5th St, W Des Moines
Historic shopping district.
Source: validawaivalleyjunction.com
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
No limit (uncovered)
909 Robert D Ray Dr
Riverfront garden.
Source: dmbotanicalgarden.com
Living History Farms (Urbandale)
No limit (uncovered)
11121 Hickman Rd
Oversized OK
Historic farm museum.
Source: livinghistoryfarms.org
Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino
No limit
1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona
Oversized OK✓ Verified
Casino + horse racing. RV-friendly. Large surface casino lot, RV friendly
Verified on Apr 30, 2026 · source: prairiemeadows.com
Adventureland Park (Altoona)
No limit (uncovered)
305 34th Ave NW, Altoona
Oversized OK
Iowa's major theme park. Surface lot + RV park.
Source: adventurelandresort.com
Principal Financial Group Garage
Unverified
711 High St
HQ garage.
Source: Needs verification
Des Moines Airport (DSM) — Main Garage
Unverified
5800 Fleur Dr
Terminal-adjacent. Operator site (flydsm.com) checked 2026-07-03: no numeric clearance published.
Source: dsmairport.com
DSM — Long Term Lot
No limit (uncovered)
5800 Fleur Dr
Oversized OK
Uncovered.
Source: dsmairport.com
Griff's Valley View RV Park
No limit (uncovered)
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site).
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
Bob Shetler
No limit (uncovered)
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site).
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
Bob Shetler
No limit (uncovered)
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site).
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
RV Park (unnamed)
No limit (uncovered)
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: RV park (OSM tourism=caravan_site).
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)
10th Street Parkade
7'4"
✦ AI-verified
Imported from OpenStreetMap. Verified 2026-08-01 from sign reading "7'-4"" (pano Mj1JAAs9SUFFDBSjfadwgg, heading 325°, Claude confidence high)
AI-verified from Google Street View on Aug 1, 2026 · see the sign · how we verify this
5th & Walnut Parking Garage
Unverified
paid
Source: OpenStreetMap
3rd & Court Parking Garage
Unverified
paid
Source: OpenStreetMap
308 E 6th Street Garage
Unverified
308 East 6th Street
200 spaces; paid
Source: OpenStreetMap
Capitol Complex Parking Structure
Unverified
paid
Source: OpenStreetMap
9th & Locust Parking Garage
Unverified
covered
Source: OpenStreetMap
Greater Des Moines Partnership Building
Unverified
700 Locust Street
paid
Source: OpenStreetMap
8th & Mulberry Parking Garage
Unverified
paid
Source: OpenStreetMap
Center Street Park & Ride
Unverified
paid; hrs: PH,Mo-Su 00:00-24:00+
Source: OpenStreetMap
4th & Grand Parking Garage
7'0"
✦ AI-verified
paid Verified 2026-07-31 from sign reading "7 FT. CLEARANCE" (pano 6VgsLFO3UqUHlLhMcz772Q, heading 90°, Claude confidence high)
AI-verified from Google Street View on Jul 31, 2026 · see the sign · how we verify this
5th & Keo Parking Garage
Unverified
525 5th Avenue
paid
Source: OpenStreetMap
Iowa Methodist Parking Garage
Unverified
1415 Woodland Avenue
Imported from OpenStreetMap.
Source: OpenStreetMap
B
Unverified
paid
Source: OpenStreetMap
Plymouth Congressional Church
7'4"
✦ AI-verified
Imported from OpenStreetMap. Verified 2026-07-31 from sign reading "CLEARANCE 7'4"" (pano ANpZf2QYhwEFUGuIxadFMg, heading 29°, Claude confidence high)
AI-verified from Google Street View on Jul 31, 2026 · see the sign · how we verify this
East 2nd Street Parking Garage
Unverified
540 spaces; paid
Source: OpenStreetMap
E 4th & Des Moines Parking Garage
Unverified
403 spaces; paid
Source: OpenStreetMap
North Parking Ramp
Unverified
Imported from OpenStreetMap.
Source: OpenStreetMap
West Parking Ramp
Unverified
Imported from OpenStreetMap.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Health Plaza Parking Ramp
Unverified
Imported from OpenStreetMap.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Academic Center North Parking Lot
Unverified
Imported from OpenStreetMap.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Des Moines International Airport
Unverified
paid
Source: OpenStreetMap
C
Unverified
paid
Source: OpenStreetMap

Tunnels (1)

Tunnel (service)
10'0"
layer -1
Source: OpenStreetMap

Low-clearance bridges (24)

Center Street Bridge
Over water
Center St over Des Moines River
Downtown bridge.
Source: dsm.city
MLK Parkway Bridge
Over water
MLK Pkwy over Des Moines River
Modern downtown bridge.
Source: dsm.city
Low on-bridge clearance: LOCAL
13'0"
LOCAL
FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1890
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory
Low on-bridge clearance: LOCAL RD
13'0"
LOCAL RD
FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1920
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory
Low on-bridge clearance: FM
13'0"
FM
FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1950
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory
Low on-bridge clearance: FM
13'0"
FM
FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1949
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory
Low on-bridge clearance: LOCAL
13'0"
LOCAL
FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1950
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory
Low on-bridge clearance: LOCAL
11'7"
LOCAL
FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1940
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory
Low on-bridge clearance: FM
13'10"
FM
FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1949
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory
Low clearance — East University Avenue (IA 163)
13'8"
IA 163
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — 22nd Street
14'6"
22nd Street
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — East Euclid Avenue (US 6)
14'2"
US 6
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Northwest 2nd Street (IA 415)
13'4"
IA 415
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — East University Avenue (IA 163)
13'8"
IA 163
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — 5th Avenue
13'6"
5th Avenue
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Robert D. Ray Drive
13'5"
Robert D. Ray Drive
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Northwest 6th Drive
14'1"
Northwest 6th Drive
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Broadway Avenue
14'4"
Broadway Avenue
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Northeast 46th Avenue
14'4"
Northeast 46th Avenue
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Southeast 6th Avenue
14'5"
Southeast 6th Avenue
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Southeast 38th Street
14'5"
Southeast 38th Street
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Northeast 3rd Street
14'1"
Northeast 3rd Street
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Birdland Drive
9'0"
Birdland Drive
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — St Johns Road
11'8"
St Johns Road
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap

Frequently asked

What's the lowest-clearance parking garage in Des Moines, Iowa?

The lowest verified clearance in Des Moines is 7'0" (84 inches) at 4th & Grand Parking Garage. Standard cars and small SUVs fit, but vans, RVs, and box trucks should look elsewhere.

What's the highest-clearance parking option in Des Moines?

10th Street Parkade has the tallest verified clearance in Des Moines at 7'4" (88 inches), which accommodates most box trucks and smaller RVs.

Which parking facilities in Des Moines accept RVs or oversized vehicles?

14 facilities in Des Moines are explicitly marked as oversized-vehicle-friendly: Des Moines Civic Center, Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Art Center and 11 more. See the full list on the interactive map at willifit.ai/#des-moines-ia.

Are there RV parks in Des Moines?

Yes. 2 RV park(s) are indexed in Des Moines, including Griff's Valley View RV Park, RV Park (unnamed). RV parks have no overhead clearance — any vehicle size fits.

How is the clearance data verified?

3 of the 72 locations on this page are AI-verified: the posted clearance was read directly from the entrance sign in Google Street View using Claude Vision (Anthropic's image AI), and we store the exact Street View pano so you can open it and check the sign yourself. Another 5 were verified against a published source such as the facility's own website. The remaining 64 are imported from OpenStreetMap and the U.S. National Bridge Inventory and are not individually verified. Always confirm at the posted sign before you drive.

⚠ Always verify at the sign. Posted clearances on this page are for planning. The only authoritative number is the sign at the garage entrance or bridge approach. Clearances can change due to re-paving, renovations, or weather. If you spot an inaccuracy, open the map and use the "Report clearance" button.

Parking clearance heights in Des Moines, Iowa

Parking garages (47)

Wells Fargo Arena / Iowa Events Center

Hy-Vee Hall (IEC)

Principal Park (I-Cubs)

Des Moines Civic Center

Cowles Commons Garage

Iowa State Capitol Lots

Science Center of Iowa

Des Moines Art Center

Pappajohn Sculpture Park Lot

East Village District Lots

Blank Park Zoo

Iowa State Fairgrounds

Jordan Creek Town Center (W DM)

Historic Valley Junction

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Living History Farms (Urbandale)

Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino

Adventureland Park (Altoona)

Principal Financial Group Garage

Des Moines Airport (DSM) — Main Garage

DSM — Long Term Lot

Griff's Valley View RV Park

Bob Shetler

Bob Shetler

RV Park (unnamed)

10th Street Parkade

5th & Walnut Parking Garage

3rd & Court Parking Garage

308 E 6th Street Garage

Capitol Complex Parking Structure

9th & Locust Parking Garage

Greater Des Moines Partnership Building

8th & Mulberry Parking Garage

Center Street Park & Ride

4th & Grand Parking Garage

5th & Keo Parking Garage

Iowa Methodist Parking Garage

B

Plymouth Congressional Church

East 2nd Street Parking Garage

E 4th & Des Moines Parking Garage

North Parking Ramp

West Parking Ramp

Health Plaza Parking Ramp

Academic Center North Parking Lot

Des Moines International Airport

C

Tunnels (1)

Tunnel (service)

Low-clearance bridges (24)

Center Street Bridge

MLK Parkway Bridge

Low on-bridge clearance: LOCAL

Low on-bridge clearance: LOCAL RD

Low on-bridge clearance: FM

Low on-bridge clearance: FM

Low on-bridge clearance: LOCAL

Low on-bridge clearance: LOCAL

Low on-bridge clearance: FM

Low clearance — East University Avenue (IA 163)

Low clearance — 22nd Street

Low clearance — East Euclid Avenue (US 6)

Low clearance — Northwest 2nd Street (IA 415)

Low clearance — East University Avenue (IA 163)

Low clearance — 5th Avenue

Low clearance — Robert D. Ray Drive

Low clearance — Northwest 6th Drive

Low clearance — Broadway Avenue

Low clearance — Northeast 46th Avenue

Low clearance — Southeast 6th Avenue

Low clearance — Southeast 38th Street

Low clearance — Northeast 3rd Street

Low clearance — Birdland Drive

Low clearance — St Johns Road

Frequently asked