Drake Fieldhouse, Des Moines

#210 among attractions in Des Moines

Sport venue, Sport

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Facts and practical information

The Drake Fieldhouse is an athletic facility of Drake University. It was built in 1926 as a companion to Drake's football stadium. It is the location for the athletic department offices, an indoor track, a tartan court area and equipment and locker rooms. It was formerly the home for Drake Bulldogs men's basketball until they moved to Veterans Memorial Auditorium. The first basketball game was played on January 4, 1927. The last regularly scheduled game was played during the 1961–62 school year. The last men's basketball game to be played there was on February 28, 1987, when Veterans Memorial Auditorium was not available so they had to play Southern Illinois in the conference tournament at the Fieldhouse. ()

Opened: 1926 (98 years ago)Coordinates: 41°36'16"N, 93°39'14"W

Address

2701 Forest AvenueDrakeDes Moines United States

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Drake Fieldhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Drake Stadium, Basilica of St. John, Hoyt Sherman Place, Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church.

~330 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Drake Stadium, Des Moines
2 min walk • Drake Stadium is a stadium on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Best known as the home of the Drake Relays, it also serves as the home field of the university's football team. It opened in 1925.
0.6 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Basilica of St. John, Des Moines
16 min walk • The Basilica of St. John is a Minor Basilica of the Catholic Church in the Drake neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is also a parish church in the Diocese of Des Moines. The church building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1.3 miSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
35 min walk • Hoyt Sherman Place, the home of Hoyt Sherman, was built in 1877 and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
0.5 miS
Church
Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church, Des Moines
14 min walk • Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
~530 ftS
Universities and schools
Drake University, Des Moines
3 min walk • Drake University is a private university in Des Moines, Iowa. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including professional programs in business, law, and pharmacy. Drake's law school is among the 25 oldest in the United States.
0.7 miSW
Church
Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, Des Moines
18 min walk • The Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Des Moines, Iowa is a parish of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America located in the Drake Neighborhood near Drake University.
0.4 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture
Norman Apartment Building, Des Moines
11 min walk • The Norman Apartment Building is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This three-story brick structure was the first of five apartment buildings, housing 60 families, that Drake University planned to build near its campus.
0.6 miS
Victorian architecture
Mary A. and Caleb D. Scott House, Des Moines
16 min walk • The Mary A. and Caleb D. Scott House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This 2½-story dwelling features a hipped roof with gablets, various gables, reeded panels along cornice and base, and a shed-roofed porch with brackets, turned columns, and an open grill.
0.5 miS
Victorian architecture
Professor Charles O. Denny House, Des Moines
13 min walk • The Professor Charles O. Denny House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is a 2½-story dwelling that follows an irregular plan.
0.5 miS
Victorian architecture
Dr. Richard and Paulina Stuart House, Des Moines
14 min walk • The Dr. Richard and Paulina Stuart House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This 2½-story frame dwelling follows an irregular plan and features a hipped roof, gablet, and various gables. The property on which it stands is one of ten plats that were owned by Drake University.
0.4 miS
Victorian architecture
John P. Simmons House, Des Moines
11 min walk • The John P. Simmons House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. This simple 1½-story frame dwelling features a gable front, rectangular plan, and a hipped roof front porch. The property on which it stands is one of ten plats that were owned by Drake University.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Drake Fieldhouse?

Nearby attractions include Drake University, Des Moines (3 min walk), Drake University Campus Historic District, Des Moines (7 min walk), Kingman Place Historic District, Des Moines (8 min walk), Josiah Andrews House, Des Moines (10 min walk).

How to get to Drake Fieldhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Drake Fieldhouse:

Bus

University Ave & 24th St • Lines: 60 (9 min walk)