Westside Library Park
Westside Library Park
In 2022, the Cedar Rapids Library took a significant step towards a permanent westside library location by purchasing land at the corner of Wiley Boulevard SW and 20th Avenue SW. The Library is working with the Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department on integrating a public park into the site design with a vision for "a park in a library and a library in a park."
This exciting project spans approximately 6 acres and represents a collaborative effort between the City and the Library. The City hired Genus Landscape Architects to help complete the Westside Library Park Plan.
There are known community desires for additional park space and amenities including, water features, a dog park, a community garden, walking trails, and dedicated space for youth activities. This development aligns with the broader Westdale Area Action Plan and the Community Gardens in Parks Plan, reflecting a commitment to creating vibrant, multi-purpose spaces that enhance the quality of life for residents.
For more information on the new Westside Library, visit the Library’s project page!
Plan Document
The Westside Library Park Conceptual Plan was completed in Spring 2024.
View the Westside Library Park Plan
Plan Timeline
Project Updates
- July 12, 2023: City Staff provided an update on the Plan process to the City Council Development Committee.
VIEW MEETING PRESENTATION - August 4/5, 2023: City Staff conducted engagement at the City's Back to School Bash at Cherry Hill and at the Westdale Neighborhood Association's Backpack Giveaway at Delaney Park to get feedback on desired amenities within the future Park.
View Feedback summary - August 8, 2023: City Staff met with the consultant team (Genus Landscape Architects) to kick-off the planning process.
- September 20, 2023: Preliminary concept plan developed for public input.
View Concept Plan - September 25, 2023: City Staff provided an update on the Plan process to the City Council Development Committee.
VIEW MEETING PRESENTATION - September 27, 2023: The City held an open house to solicit community input on the Plan.
VIEW Open House Boards - September/October: City Staff conducted engagement at various community events and through an online survey.
View Feedback summary - October/November 2023: City Staff and the consultant team updated the preliminary concept plan to incorporate community input.
- November 29, 2023: The City held an open house to share the final draft of the concept Plan.
VIEW Open House Boards - December 13, 2023: City Staff provided an update on the Plan process to the City Council Development Committee.
VIEW MEETING PRESENTATION
