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Preliminary plans for first MAPS youth center at Woodson Park show multiuse facility; base bid near $14 million
Summary
City staff and designers presented schematic and preliminary engineering for the first MAPS youth center at Woodson Park, outlining program elements, site layout, safety features, budget and schedule.
City staff and designers presented a preliminary engineering and schematic report for the first MAPS youth center at Woodson Park, one of four youth centers included in the MAPS program. The presentation outlined site selection, building program, safety features, budget ranges and a preliminary schedule.
The project and its purpose David Todd, MAPS program manager, introduced the item as the first of four youth centers selected for areas of need. Colin Fleck (design lead) presented a program that separates a youth suite and a teen suite with distinct entries, a double gymnasium suitable for weekend events, music/dance/art studios, administrative and counseling offices, a dining hall, and a storm-safe-room area.
Design priorities and site layout Designers said safety and visibility were primary concerns. The front desk is positioned to maintain line of sight to the primary entries and interior suites. The building is planned as a four-sided facility with porches and outdoor play spaces, an on-site fenced soccer/futsal court, and careful circulation for drop-off and pickup using existing parking where possible and adding a roundabout to improve traffic flow.
Budget and schedule Designers presented a base bid of about $13.9–$14.0 million with alternates that could raise the project total into the $20 million–$21 million range. The preliminary schedule calls for final plans by April, bid and construction beginning in summer, a 14–18 month construction timeline and an anticipated opening in 2027 for this first facility.
Community context and operations Tina Belsick of the Boys & Girls Club (identified in the presentation as an implementation partner) was named as an operator stakeholder; the designers said the youth center will provide after-school and summer programming and is intended to be visible from I-44 and integrated with existing recreation fields. Designers said they sought durable, low-maintenance materials and a vibrant color palette to reflect the neighborhood and reduce the institutional feel.
Ending Council received the preliminary report. Staff outlined budget alternates and next steps for final design and bidding. The presentation will move forward through MAPS final-plan and procurement phases and return to the council as required by program procedures.
