Iowa Record
Cedar Rapids
Medium PriorityParks Recopen

Ellis Park parking lot and flood control

Summary

A $900,000 project relocates a parking lot so Ellis Boulevard can come down off the levee, adding 79 net spaces and 38 trees — the last ARPA-funded flood control project on the northwest side.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Estimated cost is $900,000, funded by ARPA flood control dollars.

✅Who benefits

Ellis Park users, softball players and pool visitors gain 79 more paved spaces.

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