Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Opened in 2009, the 4.4-acre John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park features artwork by some of the world’s most celebrated artists.
1330 Grand Avenue (13th Street & Grand Avenue) Des Moines , IA 50309 United States
| Outdoor Seating | Yes |
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Beautiful green space full of unique forms of art . Plenty of photo opportunities and Tim Burtony sculptures .
Nice place to take a walk if the sun happens to be out. Take the free audio tour here: http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/visit/Pappajohn-Sculpture-Park-Audio-Tours.aspx
You can't call yourself a real Iowan until you've been photographed with at least one of the sculptures here, it's an Iowa rite of passage...!
Stop at Ritual Cafe on your way to stroll through this wonderful park !
Very nice walk around some interesting sculptures
Love to let my toddler run around and explore.
Great for photos, family and walking! Dress for the weather of course!
Neat park to visit and walk around. Sculptures are odd but fun.
Interesting works of art in a relaxing atmosphere .
Very neat! Nice and relaxing place.
The aelf paced audio tour really enhances an appreciation of the artworks.
Nice interesting little park .
Bums like to fight and/or expose themselves here!
Free audio tour http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/visit/Pappajohn-Sculpture-Park-Audio-Tours.aspx
Careful not to fall on the ice! The sidewalks are not salted too well . Ouch!
Sit quietly . You don't have to understand it for the art to be art .
New art is being installed - Now is a great time to visit or revisit!
Nice place to take a stroll
The snow is finally melting. Take the time to take in some great art at the sculpture park .
Sit on top of the hill behind the Nomade and contemplate life.
Bring a lunch . Take some fun photos.
Great place to look at the stars on a clear night.
Well worth the effort to check out at night. Some of the work becomes ethereal...
Peace and love
Take your time and do the audio tour .
Bring a camera - opportunity for great photos.
Photography Walk sponsored by Christian Photo here on May 17, 2012.
Nice family environment here.
November is not great time to visit this place...
"please step away from the sculpture "
Love this place so much that I live here too.
Inspirational works of arts .
Go and look at all the cool sculptures
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One lap around the park is just shy of half a mile so take a few laps and really admire all this amazing public art! - American Heart Association
Their seared tuna and their hamburgers are both great; choose either and you won't go wrong! - Larry Robinson Sr
Great friendly staff and inclusive card requirements. Come here if you're new to town! - Estepha Francisque
Try the hummus sandwich.....yum! Their smoothies are amazing too!! - CASSIE SEMERAD
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Sculpture Garden
Place United States » Iowa » Polk County » Des Moines » Downtown Des Moines