City of Urbandale

Buyer seeks qualified consulting firms to develop a comprehensive Parks Master Plan to reimagine Walker Johnston Regional Park. The project focuses on modernizing the park to serve diverse recreational, environmental, and social needs with changing community demographics. Primary focus is on the softball complex area while maintaining certain existing amenities. Buyer requires innovative, sustainable, and community-driven strategies to transform the park into a regional destination.

• 4/1/2025 - RFQ issued
• 4/29/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 5/12/2025 - Interviews with prospective firms
• 6/3/2025 - Contract Approved
• 6/16/2025 - Kick-Off Meeting
• 8/28/2025 - Preliminary report submittals
• 10/1/2025 - Final Report Submittal
• 10/21/2025 - Formal Adoption

• Conduct site analysis of existing park facilities and amenities
• Facilitate extensive community engagement through surveys and meetings
• Analyze comparable regional parks in Greater Des Moines Area
• Develop conceptual designs for active and passive recreation areas
• Create options for inclusive play and accessibility
• Integrate ecological and environmental considerations
• Prepare phasing plan for short-term to long-term improvements
• Develop budget estimates for capital improvements and maintenance
• Identify potential funding sources including grants and partnerships
• Create final comprehensive master plan with renderings and reports