Celebration Park Development

With development just recently completed, Celebration Park has already proven to be a tremendous addition to the Gardner park system.  The 83-acre community park will better serve existing programs and events as well as allow for the expected continued growth in participant numbers and programs for traditional activities such as baseball, softball, soccer, and football.  The athletic facilities are supported with concessions, restrooms, playgrounds, and parking.  

Additionally the park includes amenities such as a trail system, large picnic shelters, landscaping, large destination playground, and a 10-acre recreational lake that is also the irrigation source for the park.  The park is located on the southwest corner of 159th Street and Kill Creek Road.  The property adjoins the 45-acre school site where Pioneer Middle School is located.

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 a 70% approval rate. 

The Grand Opening of Celebration Park kicked off on May 10, 2008, and also began the start of the Baseball, Softball, and T-Ball season.  Opening Day ceremonies included a dedication by Mayor Carol Lehman, the National Anthem performed by the GEHS Quartet, and the American Flag presented by the United States Color Guard.

Click here to view the Celebration Park Concept Plan.

Before - January 3, 2007

After - Spring 2008                                                                                                              Photo by Doc Knoche

Veterans Park Trail Replacement and Memorial Addition

The walking trail at Veterans Park was replaced and a memorial statue was added in November 2008.  The memorial is in memory of all fallen soldiers that have served.

Before - Veterans Park Trail	After - Veterans Park Trail
Veterans Park Memorial