Centennial Park Build-Out Moves Forward
Summary
The old Public Works site, contaminated with PFAS from fire training activities, is nearly through a multi-year cleanup, with county sign-off pending. Demolition and construction of the five-acre Centennial Park expansion (with performance stage, urban forest and butterfly garden) could start early next year.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $5 million in grants supports the expansion phase; cleanup has been a multi-year city effort.
Families and kids get new park space once the site is certified clean.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Commission Meeting - Nov 4, 2026
The commission approved contracts totaling about $4.2 million to demolish old public works buildings, remediate contaminated soil, and harden the old fire station into a parks operations building — adding five acres of park land. The full build-out cost estimate comes in early 2027.
Art and Culture Board Meeting - Oct 22, 2026
The liaison announced a groundbreaking for a passive park on 35th Street, funded by a $1 million resident donation, and said she'll check the construction status of the long-awaited amphitheater at Centennial Park.
CIP Presentation - Jun 3, 2026
The old Public Works site, contaminated with PFAS from fire training activities, is nearly through a multi-year cleanup, with county sign-off pending. Demolition and construction of the five-acre Centennial Park expansion (with performance stage, urban forest and butterfly garden) could start early next year.
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