Centennial Park Phase 2 Construction
Summary
The council accepted the bid and authorized the contract for the splash pad phase of the Centennial Park event complex. City Engineer Bilskemper indicated completion by April 2027.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs set by the accepted bid and executed contract.
Families and residents who will use the new splash pad and event complex amenities.
Mentions & discussions (9)
Parks & Recreation Commission - Oct 1, 2026
The splash pad is running about two months behind after the state health department required a redesign so water flows outward from the youth zone, adding a perimeter drain. A Memorial Day opening is unlikely.
City Council - Sep 22, 2026
Another pay application went to Conlon Construction for Centennial Park Phase 2 — the park expansion keeps progressing.
Centennial Park
Centennial Park northlibertyiowa.gov
City Council - Jun 23, 2026
The city received a $1.246 million check from the Community Foundation of Johnson County; about $2.5 million total has been raised for the community center project, with phases 3 and 4 still seeking donations.
Parks & Recreation Commission - Jun 4, 2026
Phase 2 of the Centennial Park splash pad has officially begun, with contractors locating utilities and documenting progress.
City Council - Mar 24, 2026
The council accepted the bid and authorized the contract for the splash pad phase of the Centennial Park event complex. City Engineer Bilskemper indicated completion by April 2027.
City Council - Mar 10, 2026
The council gave final approval to the splash pad plans — about 8,000 square feet with a water journey tide pool under an inch deep, restrooms, picnic shelter and reclaimed water with UV treatment. No lifeguards or concessions, but you can bring your own picnic.
Parks & Recreation Commission - Mar 5, 2026
Parks staff are working with design firm Shive Hattery on the splash pad planned for Centennial Park. Design is still in progress, so residents can expect more details as the project moves forward.
City Council - Jan 13, 2026
South Slope gives $75,000 toward the Next Stage project and helps land an interest-free USDA loan; in return, the rock playground gets the South Slope name.
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