City of Ames issued the following announcement. on September 09.
The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department will host a public input session regarding development of its 2022-2027 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). Residents are invited to provide feedback on projects currently in the plan and to share ideas about new projects for the Parks and Recreation Commission to consider. The input is scheduled virtually for 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13.
Participants can access the Zoom meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84177979947
“The City’s parks and facilities play a large role in providing an excellent quality of life in Ames and hearing what residents feel is needed to improve quality is very important,” said Keith Abraham, Parks and Recreation Director.
The CIP is funded through a 1 percent local option sales tax. Parks and Recreation projects average approximately $1,000,000 per year. The Parks and Recreation portion of the 2021-2026 CIP is available at www.amesparkrec.org to review. Some of the more significant projects currently in the plan are:
- Installation of a restroom at Gateway Hills Park
- Replacement of the bridge at Homewood Golf Course (hole No. 9)
- Installation of a bridge across Ioway Creek in Moore Memorial Park
- Shelter and restroom construction at Carr Park
- Replace Cottonwood Shelter in North River Valley Park
- Replace playground equipment throughout the park system
- Replace the paths around Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake
- Consolidate Park Maintenance facilities
Original source can be found here.
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