Adventureland Iowa in Des Moines, Iowa (Altoona)
3200 Adventureland Drive • Altoona, IA 50009
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Just 20 minutes northeast of Des Moines, Adventureland Iowa offers over 100 rides and attractions for all ages, from kiddie rides to thrilling roller coasters like the new Flying Viking and Monster infinity coaster. Enjoy live shows and events, including the popular Phantom Fall Fest. Cool down in the summer at the Adventureland water park—Adventure Bay.
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Adventureland is located about 11 miles northeast of downtown Des Moines at 3200 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA 50009.
Yes, Adventureland has a pay-to-park system for standard and preferred parking.
Yes, Adventure Bay is a gigantic water park located within Adventureland Resort.
Adventureland Iowa's season runs May through October. Operating days and hours vary throughout the season. Please check the park's operating calendar in the ticket section above for operating hours during your travel date range. Please note that inclement weather can cause the park to adjust operating hours for the safety of guests and staff.
Yes! Don’t forget your hand stamp before you leave at the main gate. As for parking, be sure to keep your parking ticket receipt that you received upon arrival. Show it to the parking lot attendant when you return. Your parking lot ticket/receipt is valid for one day only.
Yes, of course! Strollers and wagons are both allowed in Adventureland. Strollers are also available for rent at the Old Fire Station located on Main Street, just past the park entrance.
Loose items not permitted on rides should always be left with a non-rider or in your car. Select rides offer designated areas to leave your belongings while you are on the ride. Please note that Adventureland assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen items.
Yes, lockers are available for rent in Adventure Bay. All lockers are electronic, and you’ll have three (3) different sizes to choose from. No security deposit is required, and locker rentals are available on a single-day basis only.
Adventureland only accepts card payments, Apple Pay and Google Pay. These include all major credit and debit card providers (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover) and prepaid cards. Cash is not accepted. Guests can convert cash into a prepaid card at cash-to-card kiosks conveniently located throughout Adventureland (Front Gate, Guest Services, by the Lighthouse, and the Kokomo store).
Guests ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at least age 21 with a valid ID to enter the park after 4:00 PM. Minors must be under the supervision of adults at all times. The park does not assume any responsibility or liability for unattended minors.
Each guest is only allowed to bring one (1) bag with a maximum size of 15” x 15” x 15” into the park.
Only unopened bottled water and sports drinks, and soft-sided coolers from outside are permitted into the park. Outside food, alcohol, hard coolers, and glass containers are not allowed to be brought inside. Food and alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.