Lauridsen Skatepark
AvailableEV charging station in Des Moines, Iowa on the Blink network — 6 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 398245.
At a glance
Lauridsen Skatepark is a public EV charging station at 901 2nd Ave in Des Moines, Iowa, on the Blink network. It has 6 charging ports (6 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jun 12, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 398245 |
| Network | Blink |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 901 2nd Ave
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50309
- Coordinates
- 41.59384, -93.61938
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Lauridsen Skatepark offer?
Of its 6 ports, 6 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 2.3 times the Iowa average of 2.7 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
How does Lauridsen Skatepark compare with other stations in Des Moines?
Des Moines has 46 charging stations in the DOE registry with 120 ports, the 2nd-most of 131 cities and towns in Iowa. Lauridsen Skatepark accounts for 5% of the charging ports in Des Moines. Blink runs 4 stations in Des Moines. Statewide, Iowa has 528 stations and 1,404 ports, the 33rd-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Iowa, Wells Fargo West Des Moines Campus in West Des Moines, has 24 ports.
Who operates Lauridsen Skatepark?
Blink Charging's public network — largely Level 2. Blink operates 6,186 stations in the registry across 52 states, with 2,086 DC fast and 21,012 Level 2 ports in total. 55 of those stations are in Iowa, 10% of the state's 528.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Jun 12, 2025, one of 61 stations in Iowa with a 2025 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Lauridsen Skatepark have?
Lauridsen Skatepark has 6 charging ports: 6 Level 2.
Does Lauridsen Skatepark have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 6 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Lauridsen Skatepark have?
Lauridsen Skatepark has J1772 connectors.
Is Lauridsen Skatepark open to the public?
Yes. Lauridsen Skatepark is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Lauridsen Skatepark?
Lauridsen Skatepark is at 901 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309. Its coordinates are 41.59384, -93.61938.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 398245, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “Lauridsen Skatepark, Des Moines, IA (AFDC station 398245)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/iowa/lauridsen-skatepark-398245 (data as of October 12, 2026).