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If you are heading to an Iowa Cubs game or some other type of hosted event at Principal Park in Des Moines, this Principal Park Gate and Parking Guide will help you understand where the different stadium entrance gates and parking lots are located. These are the Principal Park parking lots, entrances, and gates that we cover in this guide:
- Principal Park Gate A
- Principal Park Gate B
- Principal Park Gate C
- Principal Park Gate D
- Principal Park Lot 1
- Principal Park Lot 2
- Principal Park Lot 3
- Principal Park Lot 4
*Ticket Advice* – Iowa Cubs recommend fans to buy tickets online prior to the game to avoid hassle. If you choose to buy at stadium, staff members will help you purchase tickets through your phone. I like to buy my tickets online from Vivid Seats. Click here to view Iowa Cubs tickets available at VividSeats.com (affiliate link takes you to vividseats.com).
***Sportsfanfocus.com has no affiliation with the Iowa Cubs or MLB. This article is to serve as a helpful resource for fans trying to attend Principal Park. For all official information, we encourage you to contact the Cubs directly. This is where you can view the contact information for the Cubs (parking info).
Principal Park Gate Information
Principal Park Gate A Entrance Location
Principal Park Gate A Entrance is positioned on the northwest corner of the stadium near the intersection of Line Drive and SW 2nd Street. Principal Park Gate A is located on the left-field side of the stadium.
Click here to view a 360-degree view of Principal Park Gate A as you approach it from Line Drive. Principal Park Gate A entrance is located very close to Principal Park Lot 1 and Principal Park Lot 2 parking. There is a small 4-window ticket booth located right next to Principal Park Gate A.
Principal Park Gate B Entrance Location
Principal Park Gate B Entrance is positioned on the west side of the stadium right next to the large brick pillar entryways that line the exterior of the stadium. Principal Park Gate B is located on the third-base side of the stadium.
Click here to view a 360-degree view of Principal Park Gate B as you approach it from the west. This Principal Park Gate B entrance is located right off of Principal Park Lot 1 parking. There is a small 4-window ticket booth located right next to Principal Park Gate B.
Principal Park Gate C Entrance Location
Principal Park Gate C Entrance is positioned on the southwest corner of the stadium just south of Principal Park Gate B Entrance. This Principal Park Gate C is located on the infield-side of the stadium and functions as a home-plate gate.
Click here to view a 360-degree view of Principal Park Gate C as you approach it from the west. This Principal Park Gate C entrance is located right off of Principal Park Lot 1 parking. There is a small 4-window ticket booth located just to the left of Principal Park Gate C.
Principal Park Gate C is where the Iowa Cubs Team Store is located, and it also functions as the Principal Park SkyBox Suites Entrance.
Principal Park Gate D Entrance Location
Principal Park Gate D Entrance is positioned on the south side of the stadium, which is the side of the stadium positioned against the Raccoon River. This Principal Park Gate D is located on the infield-side of the stadium and functions as a first-base gate.
Click here to view the sidewalk area that lead to Principal Park Gate D as you approach it from Principal Park Lot 1. There is bike parking available near this Principal Park Gate D entrance location.
Where to Park at Principal Park
Principal Park offers game attendees four parking lots within short distance of the stadium. Principal Park Lot 1 and Principal Park Lot 2 are closest to the stadium, but Principal Park Lot 3 and Principal Park Lot 4 are also close and only require a 2-3 minute walk to the stadium.
Parking is available in these lots on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking can be purchased on site if needed. These are the four lots and the direction they are from the stadium:
- Principal Park Lot 1 – west of stadium
- Principal Park Lot 2 – north of stadium
- Principal Park Lot 3 – northwest of stadium
- Principal Park Lot 4 – west of stadium
Although parking can be purchased on site, the Iowa Cubs recommend fans to purchase game tickets online prior to the game if at all possible (this helps avoid lines and hassle at the stadium). If you choose to buy tickets at the stadium, members of the Iowa Cubs staff will be available outside the gates to help fans purchase tickets through their phone rather than waiting in line (source).
If you want to buy tickets prior to the game, this is where you can view the current price of Iowa Cubs tickets available at Vivid Seats (paid affiliate link takes you to VividSeats.com). There are ticket booths open at the stadium prior to the game, but again, the purchasing online can help avoid hassle and wait times.
Principal Park Lot 1 Parking Location
Principal Park Lot 1 parking is positioned just west of the stadium. Principal Park Lot 1 sits along SW 2nd Street, and is positioned against the third-base side of the stadium.
Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Principal Park Lot 1 as you enter it from SW 2nd Street. If you are parking on the north end of Principal Park Lot 1, then Principal Park Gate A will be the closest stadium entrance. On the south end, you will want to use Principal Park Gate B or Principal Park Gate C.
Parking for Principal Park Lot 1 is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Yes, it does cost to park in Principal Park Lot 1. Parking can be purchased upon arrival at the stadium.
Principal Park Lot 2 Parking Location
Principal Park Lot 2 parking is positioned just north of the stadium. Principal Park Lot 2 sits along Line Drive, and is positioned against the outfield-side of the stadium.
Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Principal Park Lot 2 as you enter it from Line Drive. Principal Park Gate A will be the closest stadium entrance to Principal Park Lot 2. The Cubs Club restaurant is also located on this side of the stadium.
Parking for Principal Park Lot 2 is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Yes, it does cost to park in Principal Park Lot 2. Parking can be purchased upon arrival at the stadium.
Principal Park Lot 3 Parking Location
Principal Park Lot 3 parking is positioned northwest of the stadium. Principal Park Lot 3 sits west of SW 2nd Avenue. When you park in this lot, you are parking on the left-field side of the stadium.
Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Principal Park Lot 3 as you enter it from SW 2nd Avenue. Principal Park Gate A will be the closest stadium entrance to Principal Park Lot 3. This lot will require a short 2-3 minute walk to the stadium.
Parking for Principal Park Lot 3 is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Yes, it does cost to park in Principal Park Lot 3. Parking can be purchased upon arrival at the stadium.
Principal Park Lot 4 Parking Location
Principal Park Lot 4 parking is positioned west of the stadium. Principal Park Lot 4 sits west of SW 2nd Avenue. When you park in this lot, you are parking on the third-base side of the stadium.
Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Principal Park Lot 4 as you enter it from SW 2nd Avenue. Principal Park Gate B and Principal Park Gate C will be the closest stadium entrances to Principal Park Lot 4. This lot will require a short 2-3 minute walk to the stadium.
Parking for Principal Park Lot 4 is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Yes, it does cost to park in Principal Park Lot 4. Parking can be purchased upon arrival at the stadium.
Principal Park Contact Info
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Any information is provided “as is” with no guarantee of completeness, meaning much of this information is subject to change, and although we do our best to keep these guides updated, we can’t guarantee accuracy at all times. For all official information, we urge you to contact the Cubs staff. Contact information is below:
*Ticket Advice* – Iowa Cubs recommend fans to buy tickets online prior to the game to avoid hassle. If you choose to buy at stadium, staff members will help you purchase tickets through your phone. I like to buy my tickets online from Vivid Seats. Click here to view Iowa Cubs tickets available at VividSeats.com (affiliate link takes you to vividseats.com).