Coralville Looks to Build New Park with Hiking, Biking, and Goats

The city of Coralville has approved a plan that would transform nearly 110 acres into a huge community park.

The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that the West Land Use Park Master Plan, which was approved by the city council last week, includes hiking trails, mountain bike trails, a nature education center, and even a goat barn! The project would be built on undeveloped land west of the Oakdale Medical and Classification Center in Coralville.

In addition to all the recreational opportunities, the new park will help preserve the natural landscape and improve the ecological health of the area according to the Gazette. Preliminary estimates put the price tag of the new park at around $9.4 million, with $1.4 million in contingency funds.

Along with the construction of the park, the Gazette points out that there would also need to be traffic improvements on Jones Blvd. and University Parkway, including extensions and roundabouts. Those costs are not included in the construction estimates. The park is still in early development stages so there is no firm timeline when construction might begin according to the Gazette.

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