When it was named, Centennial Park was little more than a 40-acre grass lawn, an 83-stall parking strip and a vision for a vibrant community destination in the heart of Eastern Iowa.
A decade later, North Liberty is ready for its next stage, and it’s time to make the vision a reality.
Over the past decade, we’ve hosted Blues & BBQ, giant-kite festivals, circus acts and other performances and community events. That experience has laid the foundation for the final phase — Centennial Park Next Stage — which will bring community amenities including a premier 5,000-square-foot splash pad; expanded and accessible play structures for kids of all ages and abilities; an indoor gathering and event space; an open-air pavilion; expansive plaza spaces and pathways to connect amenities and offer physical accessibility; an honor garden recognizing the service men and women from our community; and restrooms, shelters and additional parking.
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The park will be completed in four phases.
Phase 1: The Centennial Center and stage, necessary utilities, exterior restrooms and expanded plaza space, is in design with an expected opening of summer 2025 at a cost of $8.8 million.
Phase 2: Splash pad and expanded playground with wheelchair-accessible playground units, plus a picnic shelter with additional restrooms, shade structures and expanded parking. The phase could be open by summer 2026, or earlier with additional financial support at a cost of $3.1 million.
Phase 3: An year-round pavilion and an expansive plaza space at a cost of $3.5 million.
Phase 4: An honor garden and additional parking at a cost of $950,000.