West Des Moines, Iowa: Folded Flags
War memorial artwork of 15 triangle-folded flags, each 15 feet high, arranged in a triangle in a roadside field. The flags glow from within after dark.
- Address:
- Brown's Woods Drive, West Des Moines, IA
- Directions:
- I-235 exit 4. Drive south on IA-28/63rd St. for about four miles. Turn right at the stoplight onto Veterans Pwky. You'll see the flags ahead on the right.
- Hours:
- Better at night. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Admission:
- Free
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There are 15 folded American flags that stand 15 feet tall, creating one large triangle. Illuminated at night.
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The nighttime illumination is an unusual effect for public art; the flags glow from within after dark.