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Council accepts Walker Johnson Park master plan after public concerns about fireworks setbacks
Summary
Urbandale accepted the Walker Johnson Park master plan as a conceptual, phased guide with Phase 1 focused on ball-field upgrades; members of the Fourth of July committee urged revisions to protect fireworks setback zones and raised insurance and permitting concerns.
The Urbandale City Council voted to accept the Walker Johnson Park master plan, a community-driven, multi-phase concept that prioritizes upgrades to the park’s ball diamonds while identifying future amenities such as an amphitheater, splash pad, and improved playgrounds.
Parks and Recreation Director Jan Herkey and consultant Patrick Alford (Confluence) presented the planning process and recommended a phased approach that places ball-field renovations in Phase 1 to preserve the park’s tournament…
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