Sheldon Begins Park Masterplan Process

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Sheldon, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The city of Sheldon has hired a consultant for a park masterplan. City Manager Sam Kooiker says they’ll go to park by park.

The public will have impute as the plans progress. Kooker tells KICD News a surprise, anonymous, donor allowed a major upgrade of the playground at Sunrise Park at 108 North 18th Avenue. Inclusive equipment was a priority due to the park’s proximity to Village Northwest, and an elementary school.

And the city of Sheldon hired a new park director this summer. Alex Laughlin.

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