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

This project provides funding for the repair and improvement of neighborhood parks located in the low/mod income areas. These improvements would include the addition of safety elements (lighting, fencing, shelter, cameras, etc), address accessibility issues (pathways, non-compliant play features, parking, water, etc.) and the replacement/repair of play amenities that are well beyond their lifecycle. Many of these park spaces are utilized by the department for neighborhood programs. These programs provide safe places and spaces for youth in our community to learn throughout the summer months as well as develop relationships with their peers and City staff. These programs range in time from a couple of hours to full-day activity/supervision. In addition, many of these programs offer 2 free meals per day. Parks with play structures in poor condition or a lack of amenities typically have little to no participants. The result is the need to move City staffing resources to parks with greater participation and need. Parks without suitable shelter are cancelled due to rain. Other than not having that fun place to go, another result of this cancellation is that meals will not be distributed to participants on those days. Investing in these park spaces would encourage participation in programs and promote passive recreation by neighborhood individuals increasing interaction amongst community members and decreasing the opportunity for negative activity within these park spaces. This project is included in the city's fy 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program. As of July 12, 2024, further details regarding construction and completion timelines 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.