Howell Community Park - Improvements
New Features in Current Project Improvements:
- Demolition of the old recreation center
- NEW Recreation Center
- NEW Pool & Bath House
- NEW Parking Lot
Project Updates
- September 2020 - Building demolition to be completed soon; construction to begin shortly
- October 2020 - Demolition complete
- November 2020 - Pre-construction planning
- January 2021 - 5% Complete, construction underway; major demolition is in progress with earthwork and utility installation to follow.
- February 2021 - 8% Complete: the demo is largely complete, and some site utility installation is continuing.
- March 2021 - 15% Complete, Demo is complete, site earthwork and creating retention pond
- April 2021 - 18% Complete, site utility infrastructure to be completed
- June 2021 - 25% Complete, earthwork and infrastructure construction continues.
- August 2021 - 28% Complete, Forming the building foundation and preparing for concrete pour.
- November 2021 - 33% Complete, Continuing the forming of the building foundation and preparing for concrete pour.
- February 2022 - 40% Complete, Building slab is poured and strucatural steel is up for rec center and pool house, plumbing installation underway and installation of metal wall studs.
- May 2022 - 47% Complete, Building's structural steel and metal studs Structural steel and metal studs are mostly complete, and plumbing and electrical are mostly complete.
- June 2022 - 50% Complete, Roof and HVAC installation underway.
- August 2022 - 55% Complete, HVAC rough-in complete, electrical and plumbing rough-in complete
- NOVEMBER 2022 - 61% Complete. Building panel installation continues. Parking lot lighting foundations are underway.
- February 2023 - 65% Complete, Working on interior insulation and finishes.
- March 2023 - 68% Complete. Progressing on sheetwork installation and interior finish work. Pool excavation has begun. Exterior building panels are nearing completion, and site work is progressing.
- April 2023 - 70% Complete. Interior finish work continues, the pool shell has been constructed, and site work continues.
- May 2023 - 72% Complete. Site work, interior drywall, and painting continue.
- June 2023 - 73% Complete; the project continues.
- July 2023 - 75% Complete, pond excavation and site work being completed, painting and interior finishing up, including tile work, exterior ADA handrails being installed, and work on the swimming pool is continuing.
- August 2023 - 78% Complete, site work continues, excavation of large pond completed. Plumbing fixtures and cabinetry installation are underway.
- September 2023 - 80% Complete, interior finish work is underway and site work on the parking lots and sidewalks continues.
- October 2023 - 83% Complete, bath house interior painting and floors installed, plumbing fixtures in the rec center, drop ceilings completed, and floor prep. Exterior site work continues, including drainage, concrete work, rain gardens, and prep for a parking lot.
- November 2023 - 85% Complete, partition installed in meeting rooms, curb parking lot installation almost completed.
- December 2023 - 90% complete. Pool decking has been poured and installed; pool fence has been installed, and all parking lot curbs have been poured and installed. Parking lot site work and drainage work continue.
- January 2024 - 91% complete. Interior flooring installation is complete
- March 2024 - 95% complete. Buildings are largely complete; site parking lot work and landscaping work continue.
- April 2024 - 97% complete
- May 2024 - 99% complete; awaiting punch list and occupancy
- November 2024 - Recreation Center Complete
New Howell Recreation Center Complete
Previous Improvements
Features
- NEW playground shade sails
COMPLETED JANUARY 2021 (Click to view project timeline)
Project Updates:
- SEPTEMBER 2019 - out to bid
- NOVEMBER 2019 - Contracting
- JANUARY 2020 - Consturction underway, 5% Completed
- FEBRUARY 2020 - 10% Completed, under construction
- APRIL 2020 - 15% Complete, Shade Sails and Columns in Fabrication
- JUNE 2020 - cutting away the rubber play surface at each of the column locations. Steel columns have arrived. Auguring the shafts to begin soon
- SEPTEMBER 2020 - 95% Complete, sails installed, couple of remaining punch list items to be completed
- OCTOBER 2020 - 99% Complete, Continuing construction of shade sails
- JANUARY 2021 - 100% Complete, Project completed
Features
- NEW fishing and paddling pond
- NEW earthen amphitheater
- NEW lighted basketball courts
- NEW driveways and parking
- NEW walking and jogging track
- NEW adventure playground
- NEW multi-use athletic field
- IMPROVED bridges
COMPLETED APRIL 2018(Click to view project timeline)
Project Updates:
- JUNE 2015 - First public meeting held at Howell Park
- SEPTEMBER 22, 2015 - Second public meeting held
- OCTOBER 3-4, 2015 - Scientific surveys conducted of 306 households in 2 mile radius of Howell Park
- NOVEMBER 2015 - Commission approved closing and repurposing Howell Golf Course
- DECEMBER 11, 2015 - Final Conceptual Master Plan created
- JANUARY 2016 - Selecting consultant to work on design/construction drawings
- FEBRUARY 2016 - Consultant selected to work on design/construction drawings
- APRIL 2016 - Consultant working through Schematic Design – Working on Budget
- SEPTEMBER 2016 - Howell Golf Course Closed
- SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 - Groundbreaking held for Phase 1 of Master Plan
- NOVEMBER 2016 - Construction is underway and the lake is roughly 70% excavated
- MARCH 2017 - Concrete installation has begun with roads and parking to follow soon
- OCTOBER 2017 - Construction estimated at 85% completion. Spring 2018 grand opening likely
- JANUARY 2018 - Athletic Field lighting & golf pro-shop demolition underway
- FEBRUARY 2018 - Grand Opening scheduled for April 2018; Final preparations underway
- APRIL 2018 - Grand Opening held
Other Park Updates:
- November 2018 - Former golf pro shop & recreation center demolished
- January 2019 - Baton Roots raised gardens put in place, tractor farming and storage areas upcoming
The urban farm is a joint project with Baton Roots.