Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation

Unfortunately, the weather is not cooperating, and it is time to pull the plug on Knotfest Iowa. Please exit the park slowly and drive home safely.

Swollen Teeth performing live on the Knotfest Iowa Pulse Stage.

Please note that due to Knotfest the Ruan Connector to Water Works Park is closed today. The trail will reopen Sunday at 6 am.

We are excited to host Knotfest Iowa, which will feature Skipknot's 25th anniversary tour. For complete event information, please visit our website's FAQ page.

The What a View Tour is making a stop in Des Moines tonight. Join us for a beautiful summer evening at Water Works Park! @jamey_johnson with @WhiteyMorgan and the 78's and Mae Estes Friday, August 23 Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park Doors 5pm, Show 6:30pm Tickets: axs.com/events/542040 or buy at the door Parking, maps, rules, helpful event info: app.hive.co/email/334458/v…

It's almost that time for REO Speedwagon to take our stage tonight with special guest Night Ranger! 🎸 Snag your tickets & we'll see you there! Tickets: axs.com/events/535171/ Parking, maps, rules, helpful event info: app.hive.co/email/314185/v…

This Friday! 💫 Make sure to secure your tickets for when REO Speedwagon hits our stage with special guest Night Ranger! Tickets: axs.com/events/535171/

It's going to be a lovely evening at Water Works Park for Robert Plant & Alison Krauss with special guest JD McPherson. We look forward to hosting you! Tickets: axs.com/events/530637 Parking, maps, rules, helpful event info: app.hive.co/email/310326/v…

Make sure to grab your tickets for this Thursday, June 13th to see Jon Pardi with special guest Carter Faith right here at Water Works Park! Available now! ➡️ axs.com/events/533845/

We can't wait to welcome Willie Nelson & Family to the Lauridsen Amphitheater stage this Saturday night at Water Works Park with special guest Brooke Lee! 🤠 5:30 PM | 7:00 PM | All Ages Tickets: ➡️ axs.com/events/525880 Parking, maps, rules, helpful event info: app.hive.co/email/302806/v…

The countdown is on! Secure your tickets for when REO Speedwagon heads to Lauridsen Amphitheater on Friday, June 21st with special guest Night Ranger! axs.com/events/535171/

The Ludacris presale starts now! Grab your tickets to see him at Lauridsen Amphitheater on July 14th. Local Presale: Thursday 5/16 - 10am-10pm w/ code LUDADSM at axs.com/events/566487/…

Just Announced! This is not a drill 🚨 @Ludacris is comin' to Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park on Sunday, July 14th! Tickets on sale Friday, May 17th at 10:00 AM // axs.com/events/566487/…

Joining us on Saturday for CAKE at Water Works Park? Check out these helpful event details: app.hive.co/email/299658/v…

Excited to announce the amazingly talented, Brooke Lee, will be opening for Willie Nelson & Family on May 25th at @DSMWWPF! Tickets: axs.com/events/525880 Listen: cmdshft.ffm.to/ivebeenthinkin…

Get your pre-sale tickets now to see Jamey Johnson’s What A View Tour with Whitey Morgan and the 78's on Friday, August 23rd. Use code IAJAMEYJOHNSON at axs.com/events/542040.

JUST ANNOUNCED! Don’t miss Jamey Johnson with special guest Whitey Morgan & The 78’s on Friday, August 23rd! Get more info here: axs.com/events/542040/…

It's official! 🙌 We are one month away from An Evening with CAKE taking our stage at Lauridsen Amphitheater on Saturday, May 11th! @fielddazedsm Grab your tickets today ➡️ fielddazedsm.com

Where can you find the water trails? Water trails exist across the state of Iowa, and ICON alone has twelve partner jurisdictions!🌊🛶 Looking for something specific? Check out our website to find the perfect spot! #CentralIowaWaterTrails #KayakingAdventures #OutdoorActivities

LEGEND! Get your tickets for Willie Nelson & Family at Water Works Park on Saturday, May 25th: axs.com/events/525880/ Photo: Jeff Corcoran