Principal Riverwalk


Des Moines River from Center Street to Vine Street

Completed: 2013

After eight years of work it was completed in 2013 connects 300 miles of Central Iowa Trails

A gift to the city of Des Moines in honor of the 125th anniversary of Principal Financial Group

The Riverwalk loop is 1.2 miles long landscaped promenade

North end of loop – Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

South end of loop – Union Railroad Bridge (Red Bridge)

Other features on the east side of the river are

Other features on the west side of the river are