The Grand Prairie Parkway corridor has become one of the most dynamic growth areas in the Des Moines metro—and at the heart of this expansion is Kettlestone Lakes, a master-planned community in Waukee designed to deliver walkable convenience, striking aesthetics, and a dynamic mix of uses. With infrastructure in place and parcels already activating with retail, medical, and dining tenants, Kettlestone has quickly become one of Iowa’s most sought-after addresses for developers and business owners.

But the opportunity doesn’t stop at the Waukee city line. Just across the border in West Des Moines, a bold new project—Pavilion Park—is extending that same development energy southward, offering additional commercial parcels with visibility from I‑80 and proximity to the region’s most active lifestyle hubs.

Kettlestone Lakes: Building on Momentum

At Kettlestone Lakes, the vision of a mixed-use district is already taking shape:

• Retail pads and service retail have already established early success.
• Green spaces and water features line the corridor, providing a lifestyle-oriented backdrop that appeals to office users, multifamily developers, and restaurant operators alike.
• Proximity to Waukee’s residential boom ensures a steady stream of daily consumers looking for places to dine, shop, and connect.

From entertainment venues to boutique fitness studios, from medical groups to financial institutions—businesses are seeing the advantages of planting their flag here early.

A Sister Site with Shared Vision: Pavilion Park

To the south, Pavilion Park is helping amplify the region’s potential. Located at the Grand Prairie Parkway interchange off I‑80 in West Des Moines, Pavilion Park offers a highly visible collection of commercial parcels and mixed-use development areas totaling over 250 acres. With flexible lot sizes, adjacency to Jordan Creek Town Center, and direct access to the interstate, it expands the commercial reach of the entire corridor.

Developers who see the promise of Kettlestone Lakes are increasingly looking at Pavilion Park as part of a regional growth strategy—capturing multiple customer bases while benefiting from a consistent design ethos, strong municipal cooperation, and integrated infrastructure.

The Power of Location: Waukee to West Des Moines

Few areas in the Midwest can claim this level of intentional growth across municipal boundaries. With Grand Prairie Parkway acting as a connective spine, the developments at Kettlestone Lakes and Pavilion Park represent a unified vision of modern commercial, residential, and lifestyle planning.

For commercial buyers, this means:

• Access to two rapidly growing cities with unique customer demographics
• Opportunities to scale across multiple sites with strong complementary positioning
• Alignment with a broader regional brand associated with innovation, affluence, and livability

Why Developers Are Paying Attention

The success of Kettlestone Lakes is a proof point: when you combine walkable design, cohesive planning, and ready-to-build parcels, you get fast-moving interest from retail groups, healthcare providers, multifamily investors, and entertainment concepts.

With Pavilion Park now available to serve complementary commercial needs—such as larger regional anchors, hotels, and office uses—there’s a strategic opportunity to establish a footprint across two of the metro’s most forward-thinking developments.

Whether you’re an independent business owner, a franchise developer, or a national real estate investor, there’s never been a better time to explore commercial land opportunities at Kettlestone Lakes—and now, with Pavilion Park opening additional doors, your options are more powerful than ever.

To schedule a tour or request parcel details, contact our development team today. Let’s build something extraordinary—together.