Directions & Parking

The Bridge View Center sits along the Des Moines River in the heart of Ottumwa, Iowa. We've compiled driving directions, an interactive map, and parking information on this page.

Hotel Construction Parking Updates

We apologize for the short-term inconvenience caused by the construction of the new Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, opening on the Bridge View Center campus in summer 2023. Thank You for your understanding and patience during construction.

Below is a map highlighting seven alternative parking areas for your use when attending an event.
All parking options are FREE and within a short walk of Bridge View Center.

*Bank Parking Lot ONLY available Mon-Fri after 5:00pm, Sat. after 1:00pm, and Sun. all day

Driving Directions

From the West

From the East

From the South

From the North

Interactive Map

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Parking

The Bridge View Center parking lot is located to the south of our facility. The main entrance is located at the north end of the lot. There is no cost to park.

On event days, attendees are strongly encouraged to arrive early. Additional parking is usually available and recommended in the immediate area. Please be aware when many guests are expected in the vicinity of the Bridge View Center there will be a high volume of pedestrian traffic crossing streets leading to the facility. Please use caution.

Overflow Parking

If the main Bridge View Center parking lot is full, patrons are encouraged to park in the paved lots at the Beach Ottumwa, located at 101 Church St., directly across the street and to the west of Bridge View Center.  Secondary overflow parking is located in the gravel and grass lots located directly to the east of Bridge View Center on the east side of the Jefferson Street Bridge, near the baseball fields.  Conditions of the gravel and grass lots may vary based upon weather conditions and time of year.  

Street parking is also available along Church Street and to the south of Bridge View Center along Church Street.

Our Proud Sponsors and Partners

MercyOne
JBS
Legacy Foundation
South Ottumwa Savings Bank
Edward Jones Investments
Hy-Vee
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Meet Ottumwa
Iowa Arts Council
Vaughn Automotive
Gilworth Furniture
NOEL Insurance
Fareway
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites
C1st Credit Union
LISCO