Celebration Park Development
The City purchased 83-acres for a new community park and sports complex to be developed located south of 159th Street and west of Waverly Road. The property adjoins the 45-acre school site where Pioneer Ridge Middle School is located.

As part of the planning, Gardner Parks and Recreation Department developed a concept with the School District. With sites adjoining, it provides great opportunities to share facilities and reduce development costs for taxpayers. Because of the efforts made between the Parks and Recreation Department and the School District, students will be able to utilize park facilities for educational opportunities and park users will be able to overlap on school grounds for recreational needs.

The park would allow for the growth in participant numbers and programs for traditional activities such as baseball, softball, soccer and football. In addition there is large planned passive open space areas with trails, shelters and a 10-acre lake for everyone to enjoy.

On June 7, 2005 voters approved a 1/2 cent sales tax increase to fund the development of the new community park and the expansion of the Gardner pool. The issue was passed with over a 70% approval rate.

Construction has already begun and is scheduled to be completed in Spring of 2008.

Click Here to view Celebration Park's Concept Plan.