The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department will host a public input session regarding development of its 2023-2028 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 session is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Homewood Golf Course Clubhouse.
The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department will host a public input session regarding development of its 2023-2028 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 session is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Homewood Golf Course Clubhouse.
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 2023-2028 CIP is available at www.amesparkrec.org to review. Some of the more significant projects currently in the plan are:
- 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
- Replacement of sound system in the City Auditorium
- Replacement of Cottonwood Shelter in North River Valley Park
- Replacement of playground equipment throughout the park system
- Replacement of the paths around Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake
The City of Ames CIP (2023-2028) can be viewed at www.cityofames.org under the Finance Department. After gathering input from residents, the Parks and Recreation Commission and City staff will develop the 2024-2029 plan and make recommendations to the City Council in January 2024. Those who wish to provide input but are unable to attend the meeting should contact Keith Abraham at 515.239.5349 or keith.abraham@cityofames.org
