Head of the Des Moines

  • Hosted By: Des Moines Rowing Club
  • 2016 Registered Regatta

DIRECTIONS TO THE HEAD OF THE DES MOINES REGATTA SITE

Two routes to the site are described here. Take I-235 to:

  • PennAvenue Exit, go north/right to Euclid, go west/left to Martin LutherKing (MLK) Blvd. go south/left to Prospect Road (just south of theschool bus barn/old armory building) turn east/left to Prospect Park.

  • MartinLuther King (MLK) Blvd. Exit, go north/right to Hickman Road, goeast/right to Prospect Road (at the bottom of the hill), turnnorth/left to Prospect Park.

Please note that there isongoing road construction on I-235 which may affect the route taken tothe regatta site. For updates on construction, visit this web site: www.I235.com .

LOW BRIDGE: If you are taking I-80, please note that the trainbridge that crosses over 2ndAvenue just south of I-80 is low andcompetitors in the past have had tolet air out of tires to safely take boatsunder the bridge. AVOID THISROUTE.