Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Des Moines, Iowa. Conceptual plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

Principal Park is one of the oldest, yet one of the most cherished, and celebrated stadiums in the AAA baseball division. The recently completed Principal Park Master Plan consists of identified and prioritized necessary and recommended improvements to Principal Park. The Principal Park Master Plan will be used by City staff, the Parks and Recreation Board, and stadium lessee to guide decisions regarding future improvements and alterations to the Principal Park stadium and site. Implementation of the first phases of the Stadium Master Plan Recommendations are currently in design and construction. The completion of the first phase of construction will mark nearly $13 million of improvements since the beginning of fiscal year 2015. Continuing efforts are necessary for AAA compliance and to update and modernize the facility for accessibility, operations and function. Annual funding is also provided to address general repairs to the park, infrastructure and grounds. This project is included in the city’s fy 2024-2027 Capital Improvement Program. As of June 13, 2024, further details regarding firm construction and completion have not been released. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.