Gates Park
Waterloo, Iowa
Gates Park was in desperate need of transformation, with an aging pool and basketball and tennis court facilities that were in disrepair and underutilized. An assessment of the overall aquatic facility needs in Waterloo revealed that the City could no longer justify two outdoor pool facilities as they had operated for the past 40 years. Faced with this reality, the City made the difficult decision to close one facility. Rather than allow this closure to signal disinvestment, the City prioritized reinvestment in Gates Park, transforming it into a vibrant and inclusive community hub. The revitalized park reflects a commitment to equity, access, and meaningful placemaking, delivering high-impact recreational amenities to a neighborhood that needed them most.
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