(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Officials with the City of Council Bluffs say two parks, Peterson Park and Manawa City Park, are getting makeovers. The City says old park equipment is being removed this week, and the new playgrounds should be ready before the snow flies.

Manawa City Park (Navajo and Mohawk St) is approximately one acre in size. The neighborhood park is undergoing a renovation that is expected to be completed in the spring of 2024, but the new playground should be ready this fall. New additions include an alpha tower play structure, an accessible merry-go-round, and a swing set with an ADA molded seat swing, all with a rubberized play surface. There will be a new 20′ picnic shelter, a hard surface play area with basketball hoops, and skate elements, including a kinked grind rail and a quarter pipe. Manawa City Park will also have a sensory garden with an internal trail system, play panels, and unique landscaping.

Manawa City Park conceptual plan.

Peterson Park (2500 S 8th St) is approximately 2.5 acres in size.  The neighborhood park is undergoing a renovation that is expected to be completed in the spring of 2024, but the new playground should be ready this fall. New additions include “the summit” play structure, a global motion merry-go-round, and a swing set with an ADA molded seat swing, all with a rubberized play surface.  Peterson Park will also get a new 20′ octagonal picnic shelter and updated landscaping.

Peterson Park conceptual plan.