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Engineering Projects
For more information on Engineering Projects:
WDM Engineering Services, City Hall
4200 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 2D
P.O. Box 65320
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265
Phone: 515-222-3475
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Spring 2027
Consultant: Shive-Hattery, Inc.
Contractor: Reilly Construction Company, Inc.
Project Overview: This project consists of reconstruction of Ashworth Road generally from the north leg of 19th Street to the north leg of 23rd Street. The roadway cross section will consist of two 11-foot through lanes, one 12-foot two-way left turn lane, and one 11-foot dedicated right turn lane in both eastbound and westbound directions with a 1-foot offset to curb. The 19th Street intersection will be shifted approximately 2 feet north and the 22nd Street intersection will be shifted approximately 2 feet south resulting in a 4-foot lane shift between these two major intersections. Sidewalks will generally be 9.5 feet from back of curb where right turn lanes are not planned (similar to existing) and will generally be 7.5 feet from back of curb where right turns lanes are planned. The project will also include watermain replacement along the north side of Ashworth Road from 20th Street to 23rd Street.
Project Status as of 4/24/2026: Utility relocations (including electric, gas, and telecommunications) are underway. Following the project award at the March 23rd City Council meeting, the Iowa DOT is finalizing the contract with Reilly Construction Company. Pending favorable weather, construction is slated to begin in May 2026.
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Contractor: All Star Concrete
Project Overview: The project includes reconstruction of Booneville Road from the South 60th Street intersection approximately 1,200 feet to the east towards the Raccoon River Drive intersection to accommodate improved traffic circulation in the area on a paved surface. Booneville Road will be reconstructed from an existing 2-lane gravel roadway to a 2-lane undivided roadway with a typical 31-foot cross section. Watermain will not be extended with this project. Sidewalk will only be constructed with the project if a reimbursement agreement is executed.
Project Status as of 4/22/2026: All preconstruction utility relocations and tree removals are now complete. Site earthwork has begun.
Estimated Start: Summer 2025
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: McClure Engineering Company
Contractor: McAninch Corporation
Project Overview: This project consist of construction of EP True Parkway from Bridgewood Boulevard to Wendover Lane. Planned development east of Grand Prairie Parkway is necessitating the construction of EP True Parkway (minor arterial street classification) from Grand Prairie Parkway to Wendover Lane. The construction of the eastern phase of WP True Parkway from Bridgewood Boulevard to Wendover Lane will include 2,400 feet of 3-lane urban cross section (ultimate 5-lane cross section) with one lane in each direction and a continuous left turn lane in the center. The project will also include new watermain, a shared-use path, and fiber conduit along EP True Parkway.
Project Status as of 05/07/2026: Storm sewer, water main, and subgrade installations are complete. The contractor is now preparing the site for subdrain installation and modified subbase placement, with pavement placement planned for this summer.
Estimated Start: Summer 2025
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: McClure Engineering Company
Contractor: McAninch Corporation
Project Overview: This project consists of construction of EP True Parkway from Grand Prairie Parkway to Bridgewood Boulevard. Planned development east of Grand Prairie Parkway is necessitating the construction of EP True Parkway (minor arterial street classification) from Grand Prairie Parkway to Wendover Lane. The construction of the western phase of EP True Parkway from Grand Prairie Parkway to Bridgewood Boulevard will include 3,900 feet of 5-lane urban cross section with two lanes in each direction and a continuous left turn lane in the center. No median will be constructed initially with this project. The project will also include new watermain, a shared-use path, and fiber conduit along EP True Parkway.
Project Status as of 05/07/2026: Storm sewer, water main, and subgrade installations are complete. The contractor is now preparing the site for subdrain installation and modified subbase placement, with pavement placement planned for this summer.
Estimated Start: Spring 2025
Estimated Completion: Summer 2026
Consultant: Kirkham Michael
Contractor: Concrete Technologies, Inc.
Project Overview: Reconstruction of Grand Avenue from I-35 to South 60th Street from an existing 3-lane undivided roadway to a 6-lane divided roadway, including a trail along the south side of the roadway.
Project Status as of 05/07/2026: Storm sewer, water main, and subdrain installations are complete. Modified subbase will be placed, with paving to follow.
Estimated Start: Winter 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: Kirkham Michael & Associates, Inc.
Contractor: MPS Engineers
Project Overview: The project will include abandonment of the 36-inch sanitary sewer along the north side of Grand Avenue from just east of South 35th Street to the Raccoon River Park, wherein the sewer increases in size to 42-inch through Raccoon River Park to Jordan Creek. The project will also include the extension of sanitary sewer near South 33rd Street to tie into the Wastewater Reclamation Authority (WRA) sewer, the relocation of any existing sanitary sewer services that need to tie into the adjacent WRA sewer, filling the abandoned sewer with flowable fill, backfilling abandoned manholes, and removing manhole castings and cone sections.
Project Status as of 05/07/2026: The contractors have completed sewer work at South 33rd Street and Grand Avenue. The street patch at Grand Avenue and the adjacent trail have been replaced and are fully open for use.
Estimated Start: Summer 2026
Estimated Completion: Summer 2027
Consultant: Kirkham Michael & Associates, Inc.
Contractor: All Star Concrete
Project Overview: This project includes the widening of Grand Avenue from South Jordan Creek Parkway to South 60th Street to accommodate the proposed Grand Experience development and increased traffic volumes in the area. The project will involve the widening of Grand Avenue to achieve a 6-lane divided roadway section. The project will also include the replacement of the temporary span-wire traffic signals at the South Jordan Creek Parkway intersection to permanent pole-mounted traffic signals as well as the installation of new traffic signals at the two intermediate full-access intersections between South Jordan Creek Parkway and South 60th Street. A shared use path already exists on the south side of Grand Avenue in this area. PCC patching of the existing pavement will also be included.
Project Status as of 05/07/2026: The project is currently in the bidding phase with bids received on 5/6/2026. A construction contract is slated to be awarded on 5/18/2026.
Estimated Start: Summer 2025
Estimated Completion: Summer 2026
Consultant: Foth Infrastructure & Environment
Contractor: Concrete Technologies, Inc.
Project Overview: This project consists of improvements to the Grand Prairie Parkway & EP True Parkway Intersection. Planned development east of Grand Prairie Parkway is necessitating the construction of EP True Parkway from Grand Prairie Parkway to Wendover Lane. Improvements to Grand Prairie Parkway will include the construction of the remaining three (3) northbound lanes from EP True Parkway to the I-80 interchange, as well as the necessary northbound and southbound left turn lanes and connection to EP True Parkway. Grand Prairie Parkway will transition back to a 3-lane cross section just south of the intersection until such time that traffic volumes warrant widening of the roadway to Mills Civic Parkway. The project will also include a new traffic signal and accommodate a new watermain and shared-use path along EP True Parkway.
Project Status as of 04/22/2026: The contractor has completed paving at the intersection. Traffic signal footings are installed with signal arm installation to follow. Work has begun on the medians.
Estimated Start: Spring 2025
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: McClure Engineering Company
Contractor: Alliance Construction
Project Overview: This project includes the reconstruction of Mills Civic Parkway from South 91st Street to South Grand Prairie Parkway from an existing paved 2-lane rural roadway cross section to a 3-lane urban roadway cross section. The initial reconstruction will include the southern three lanes (future eastbound lanes) with grading to accommodate the future widening of the northern three lanes (future westbound lanes) of the ultimate 6-lane divided urban cross section (major arterial classification). The existing 2-lane roadway will be utilized as much as possible throughout the reconstruction process but ultimately will be removed with this project. The project will include a shared use path on the south side of the roadway as well as fiber conduit network expansion in the area. Mills Civic Parkway will be closed to thru traffic for up to 90 days while the new pavement tie-in connections are made at each end of the project. Stagecoach Drive from South 88th Street to South Grand Prairie Parkway will be utilized as the detour route during this time.
Project Status as of 05/07/2026: Subgrade and subbase preparation is complete and paving will follow shortly.
Estimated Start: Spring 2025
Estimated Completion: Summer 2026
Consultant: HR Green, Inc.
Contractor: All Star Concrete
Project Overview: Widening of Mills Civic Parkway from South 81st Street to South 88th Street from an existing 3-lane configuration to the planned ultimate 6-lane divided configuration with a median. The Project will be broken into 6 different stages, with some stages being worked on simultaneously.
Project Status as of 4/03/2026: Crews are continuing median installations from 88th Street to 81st Street, along with sidewalk construction on the north side of Mills Civic Parkway. Work also includes installing pedestrian ramps at the 85th Street intersection. At 81st Street, temporary asphalt has been removed and will be replaced with concrete, followed by final grading and seeding.
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: McClure Engineering Company
Contractor: McAninch Corporation
Project Overview: This project includes extension of Riverview Drive and S 81st Street, including all utilities and appurtenances, within the Village at Sugar Creek subdivision.
Project Status as of 05/07/2026: The contractor has completed sanitary sewer installation and plans to complete water main by the end of the week. Storm sewer installation and subgrade preparation will follow starting the week of May 11th. Booneville Rd at S 88th St will close for 45 days to allow for grading, utility installation, and paving in approximately 3 weeks. The project remains on schedule to be complete by October 2026.
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: HDR Engineering, Inc.
Contractor: Sternquist Construction, Inc.
Project Overview: This project includes the construction of SE Salix Drive from Veterans Parkway to SE 1st Street associated with the Allied Construction Services development. SE Salix Drive is classified as a minor collector and will be a two-lane urban roadway cross-section. The project will also include storm sewer, watermain, and fiber conduit improvements.
Project Status as of 05/07/2026: Earthwork has begun on the new section of SE Salix Drive between Veterans Parkway and SE 1st Street.
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: Snyder & Associates, Inc.
Contractor: Iowa Contracting, Inc.
Project Overview: This project includes reconstruction, PCC patching, and crack sealing to restore the pavement to the original specifications.
Project Status as of 05/07/2026: The contractor has completed excavation of the existing material and lowering of water services to facilitate subgrade preparation. The current operation includes removal and recompaction of an additional 2 feet of subgrade to provide a suitable base for the new backfill. This work will be focused on the south side of Thorne Dr the week of May 5th followed by north side the week of May 11th. When the subgrade is prepared, the contractor will begin reinstallation of storm sewer and hauling in new suitable backfill material for the pavement subbase. Work on this phase remains on schedule to be complete by mid-summer.
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: HR Green, Inc.
Contractor: Howrey Construction
Project Overview: Phase 10 includes the paving of Valley Junction Alleys in the 200 Block (Maple Street to Elm Street) between 2nd-3rd Street, 7th-8th Street, and 8th-9th Street that previously had storm sewer improvements completed on them and fall within a residential area (Priority 2). Each alley closure shall be limited to a consecutive four (4) week period. No more than one (1) alley may be closed at a time, excluding restoration. Work must be completed on an actively closed alley before proceeding to close the next alley, unless sufficient progress is being made.
Project Status as of 4/03/2026: The project was awarded on 4/6/2026. The Contractor has started working on a project schedule with construction to start this Spring.
Estimated Start: Summer 2025
Estimated Completion: Summer 2026
Consultant: HR Green, Inc.
Contractor: Shekar Engineering
Project Overview: This project consists of construction of a new public parking lot (38 stalls) on the City-owned properties at 329-333 6th Street, including a new dumpster enclosure for a new consolidated waste location identified in Valley Junction. The City purchased the property at 329 6th Street and removed the house and detached garage from the property in 2023 in anticipation of this project. The property at 333 6th Street is vacant. The parking lot will include storm sewer drainage, new public parking sign, landscaping, and site lighting similar to other parking lots in Valley Junction.
Project Status as of 4/22/2026: The parking lot and dumpster are complete. The crews are working on final punch list items and site restoration.
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: WHKS & Co.
Contractor: Corell Contractor, Inc.
Project Overview: The 12th & Vine Regional Stormwater Detention Facility is located on the former Bridges of Iowa site near 12th Street and Vine Street. This facility was first identified in the SE Basin Stormwater Study in 2013. The basin will mitigate the impacts of future capacity improvements north of Grand Avenue and allow the existing storm sewers south of Vine Street to remain without invasive upsizing. Work included in this contract includes grading, utilities, trail and site amenities.
Project Status as of 4/03/2026: The project was awarded on 4/6/2026. The Contractor has started working on a project schedule with construction to start this Spring.
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: ISG, Inc.
Contractor: Grimes Asphalt & Paving Corp.
Project Overview: The project includes Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) street repairs and hot mixed asphalt (HMA) overlays on streets throughout the City. Work on the project will also include stormwater intake adjustments, manhole adjustments, sidewalk/ramp reconstruction, traffic control, and other miscellaneous work.
Project Status as of 05/07/2026: Roadway improvements on Stonebridge Road (39th St. to Valley West Dr.) have begun with asphalt milling and full-depth concrete patching. Traffic will be reduced to one alternating lane for milling and concrete patching. On Monday, May 11th, Stonebridge Road will fully close for one day for the final asphalt overlay.
The contractor has completed paving on Ponderosa Drive, the intersection of 71st and Dakota, 45th Street (between Woodland and Pleasant), and Wistful Vista Drive (S. 49th Street to Meadow Valley Drive). Crews will return to all sites at a later date for final restoration.
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: ISG, Inc.
Contractor: Grimes Asphalt & Paving Corp.
Project Overview: This project includes Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) street repairs and hot mixed asphalt (HMA) overlays on the streets depicted on the attached Vicinity Map. Work on the project will also include stormwater intake adjustments, manhole adjustments, sidewalk/ramp reconstruction, traffic control, and other miscellaneous work.
Project Status as of 05/07/2026: Roadway improvements on Woodland Avenue (28th Street to 22nd Street) have begun with asphalt milling and full-depth concrete patching. Traffic will be reduced to one alternating lane for milling and concrete patching. Following these repairs, Woodland Avenue will fully close for one day for the final asphalt overlay.
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: ISG, Inc.
Contractor: MB Lawn Care, LLC
Project Overview: The project includes Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) street repairs at various locations throughout the City of West Des Moines.
Project Status as of 05/07/2026: Roadway improvements on Waterford Drive (S. 50th Street to Mills Civic Pkwy) have begun. Local traffic will be reduced to one lane in active work areas to accommodate full-depth concrete patching.
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: ISG, Inc.
Contractor: Howser Concrete Unlimited
Project Overview: The project includes Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) street repairs at various locations throughout the City of West Des Moines.
Project Status as of 05/07/2026: Roadway improvements on Glenwood Drive (S. 35th Street to S. 34th Street) have begun. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in active work areas to accommodate full-depth concrete patching.
Roadway improvements on Raccoon River Drive (S. 88th Street to Grand Avenue) will begin Monday, May 11. The road will be closed to through traffic for approximately seven days, weather permitting. Local access to all businesses will remain open: Lounsbury Landscapes will be accessible via Grand Avenue, while all other businesses can be reached via S. 88th Street.
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: WHKS & Co.
Contractor: MPS Engineers
Project Overview: The project involves removing and reconstructing Giles Street from 32nd Street to 28th Street. The existing roadway pavement will be removed and replaced with Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement, which will include preparation of subbase material. Water main will be replaced at isolated locations, storm sewer piping will be added, sanitary sewer manholes will be modified, and some sanitary sewer services will be replaced. Affected driveway approaches will be replaced and sidewalk ramps near intersections will be modified to be ADA compliant. All sidewalks will be replaced. The project also includes surface restoration, traffic control, and other related work. All properties may be accessed by parking on 28th Street, 29th Street, 30th Street, 31st Street, and 32nd Street with pedestrian access being maintained through the construction zone during the project.
Project Status as of 05/07/2026: Contractors have completed all pavement removal, as well as the installation of the storm sewer, water main, and subdrains. A modified subbase will now be placed to prepare the site for concrete paving.
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: WHKS & Co.
Contractor: Precision Corporation
Project Overview: The project involves repairing deteriorated storm sewer infrastructure, repairing impaired streambanks, and protecting public infrastructure at five (5) locations throughout the City of West Des Moines. To repair storm sewer infrastructure, work includes removing and replacing/resetting new pipe and apron sections. Work also includes brick manhole lining, replacement of a manhole structure, installation of fillet in an existing manhole, repair to tile connection at a culvert, crack repairs at a culvert, and repairing undermining at an outlet flume. To repair stream banks and protect public infrastructure, the work includes revetment stone placement, including excavation, to reinforce and inhibit further erosion of streambank areas adjacent to City infrastructure. Associated site work improvements include erosion controls, clearing and grubbing, surface restoration, seeding, sodding, and other related work.
Project Status as of 4/22/2026: The project was awarded on 4/6/2026. The Contractor has started working on a project schedule with construction to start this Summer.
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: ISG, Inc.
Contractor: Jordison Construction
Project Overview: The project includes Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) patching, Hot Mixed Asphalt (HMA) resurfacing, installation of subdrain, utility adjustments, and associated work for the repair of the parking lots and access drives at various facilities. Division 1 work is planned for City Hall located at 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, the Library located at 4000 Mills Civic Parkway, and the public parking lot located in the 200 block of Valley Junction west of the alley between 5th Street and 6th Street. Division 2 work is planned for Raccoon River Park access drive located between Grand Avenue and Jordan Creek.
Project Status as of 05/07/2026: Contractors have begun repairs on the northernmost access road of Raccoon River Park. During this time, the road will be closed, and all traffic will be redirected to the Grand Avenue entrance. The pedestrian trail will remain open.
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: ISG, Inc.
Contractor: Quality Striping
Project Overview: This project includes durable pavement markings and on-street bike markings (sharrows) at various locations throughout the City of West Des Moines. Due to the build-up of paint on the on-street bike markings over the years, approximately 50% of the 1,019 markings will be water-blasted and repainted with this project. Repainting of the remaining 50% of the on-street bike markings will still be included with this project, with water-blasting and repainting to occur with next year’s program.
Project Status as of 3/05/2026: The project was awarded on 3/2/2026. The contractor has begun working on a project schedule and construction will commence in the Spring.
Estimated Start: Spring 2025
Estimated Completion: Summer 2026
Consultant: ISG, Inc.
Contractor: Alliance Construction
Project Overview: PCC patching of street pavement throughout the City.
Project Status as of 05/07/2026: Roadway improvements have been completed on 5th Street in Valley Junction, South 50th Street (between Wistful Vista and Mills Civic), and Mills Civic Parkway (from I-35 to South 50th). Final restoration on these sites is ongoing
Estimated Start: Fall 2025
Estimated Completion: Spring 2026
Consultant: AECOM
Contractor: HK Solutions
Project Overview: This project consists of the ongoing maintenance program to clean and televise sanitary sewer lines at various locations throughout the City’s sanitary sewer collection system.
Project Status as of 1/15/2026 : The contractor has completed approximately 90% of this project. Work continues in the area between 98th Street and 88th Street between Ashworth Road and I-80.
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: AECOM
Contractor: Critical Pipeline Repair, LLP
Project Overview: This is an ongoing maintenance program to rehabilitate existing portions of the City’s sanitary sewer system. Previous inspections of these sanitary sewer manholes revealed defects at several locations. The project consists of work at 31 manholes.
Project Status as of 3/19/2026: The project was awarded on December 1st, 2025. The contractor is working on a project schedule, and construction will commence in the Spring.
Estimated Start: Winter 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: AECOM
Contractor: Municipal Pipe Tool Company
Project Overview: This is an ongoing maintenance program to rehabilitate existing portions of the City’s sanitary sewer system. Previous inspections of these sanitary sewers revealed defects at several locations.
Project Status as of 3/19/2026: This project is substantially complete. The contractor is working on final punch list items and restoration is ongoing.
Estimated Start: Winter 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Consultant: AECOM
Contractor: Municipal Pipe Tool Company
Project Overview: This is an ongoing maintenance program to rehabilitate existing pipes throughout the City’s storm sewer system. Previous inspections of these storm sewers revealed defects at several locations.
Project Status as of 1/15/2026: The contractor has begun preparatory cleaning and televising of the storm sewers on this project. Installation of the liners for the storm sewers will begin when weather and material are available.
Estimated Start: Spring 2025
Estimated Completion: Fall 2025
Consultant: WHKS & Co.
Contractor: Alliance
Project Overview: The project involves removing and reconstructing Giles Street from Valley West Drive to 32nd Street. The existing roadway pavement will be removed and replaced with Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement, which will include preparation of subbase material. Water main will be replaced, storm sewer piping will be added, sanitary sewer manholes will be modified, and some sanitary sewer services will be replaced. Affected driveway approaches will be replaced and sidewalk ramps near intersections will be modified to be ADA compliant. The project also includes surface restoration, traffic control, and other related work.
Project Status as of 4/22/2026: The contractor has returned to complete work on the sidewalks, ADA ramps, site restoration, and stormwater intake boxouts.
Parks & Recreation Projects
For more information on Parks & Recreation Projects:
WDM Parks & Recreation Department, City Hall
4200 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 1B
P.O. Box 65320
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265
Phone: 515-222-3444
Email: ParkRec@wdm.iowa.gov
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Contractor: Concrete Connection LLC
Project Overview: This project consists of the installation of new 10' wide concrete trail that connects from the northwest side of the 1st Street (Highway 28) bridge over the Raccoon River north to Lincoln Street, connecting to the Levee Trail. Project also includes a new, 10' wide trail that parallels the 1st Street River Access entrance drive from 1st street to the parking lot.
Project Status (Updated 5/5/26): Concrete trail paving has begun at the 1st Street River Access Parking area. Storm sewer utilities are being installed along with grading work for the trail along 1st Street.
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Skate Park Consultant: Spohn Ranch
Project Overview: After many years of use, the skate ramp structures are no longer serviceable and were recently removed by staff. Plans to hire a professional skatepark design company are in the works. Community engagement is planned as part of the design process.
Project Status (Updated 5/5/26): The skate park design is nearly complete and a cooperative purchasing contract for construction is being drafted. The multi-use trail is planned to be demolished and realigned to make more suitable space for the skatepark. This work will occur in May and is planned to be complete by June 12.
A community engagement open house event was held on January 22, 2026 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm at the Valley Junction Activity Center (217 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265) and an online survey was available to gather feedback from the community on the two concepts presented. Based on that feedback, Spohn Ranch is working on a single, consolidated concept which will be available for public review when ready.
Estimated Start: Summer 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Contractor: Concrete Connection, LLC
Project Overview: This project consists of a new concrete trail connection from Scenic Valley Dr. south into Scenic Valley Park along the east side of the drainage channel, connecting to the existing asphalt-paved loop trail. This trail connection not only provides better access to the park from the west, but also provides dedicated maintenance access for City Staff.
Project Status (Updated 5/5/26): The contract has been awarded for this work. Our contractor has not yet begun with this work due to other projects in the area. Work is expected to begin in summer 2026.
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Contractor: Concrete Connection LLC
Project Overview: This project consists of the asphalt resurfacing of the following park courts: Maple Grove Park tennis and basketball (includes new hoops), Wild Rose Park basketball (includes new hoops), Valley View Park tennis and basketball. Valley View's Pickleball Courts will also receive some crack sealing. The sand volleyball courts at Valley View will also see some improvements to help control sand erosion and the cricket pitch in the open field will be enlarged to accommodate play use.
Project Status (Updated 5/5/26): Construction has begun at Valley View Park with the cricket pitch improvements complete and new sand added to the volleyball area. Valley View Park tennis and basketball courts are planned to be resurfaced in early May and will be closed for several weeks. The pickleball courts at Valley View will be undergoing crack repairs and sealing beginning on May 11, 2026. Courts 1-4 will be closed first from May 11-15. When courts 1-4 reopen, courts 5-8 will close for those repairs approximately May 18-22.
Wild Rose Park basketball and Maple Grove Park Tennis and Basketball Courts will also be closed in early May for resurfacing and installation of new hoops. Thanks for your patience as we improve our parks!
Estimated Completion: Spring 2026
Contractor: Munro Construction Company
Project Overview: Work will include construction of an open-air shelter with restroom facilities, a small maintenance building to store field maintenance and programming equipment, and a pair of dedicated outdoor cricket practice cages. The shelter and restroom building will be located immediately east of the pickleball court complex. The maintenance building will be located just north of the tennis courts and the cricket practice cages will be located on the NE corner of the central lawn area.
Project Status: Contract has mobilized to site and started construction.
Estimated Completion: Fall 2025
Contractor: MB Lawncare LLC
Project Overview: This project consists of construction of a 12-foot wide reinforced PCC trail
from Stagecoach Drive north approximately 2,100 ft to the end of the Courts at Kings Landing Development. Associated work will include two short sidewalk connections to the Kings Landing neighborhood to the west, bench seating locations and final site restoration consisting of native grasses and mowed turf grass.
Project Status: Contractor has completed grading and utilities. Paving of trail is anticipated to begin week of September 15.
For additional information see attachments:
Sugar Creek Greenway Trail - Phase 2 Alignment
Sugar Creek Greenway Trail - Phase 2 Restoration Plan
Estimated Completion: June 15, 2026
Contractor: Play-Pro Recreation Inc.
Project Overview: We are replacing the playground equipment and the shade structure at the Raccoon River Park Softball Complex. We expect the new playground and shade to be ready for use by early June.
Project Status: We have finished removing the old playground and shade cover. Our next steps include installing a new drainage system, safety surfacing, the new play equipment, and the fabric shade structure.
We expect everything to be finished and ready for use by late spring or early summer.