Hailey Konnath / World-Herald staff writer wrote:About 4 miles from the site of the proposed $125 million Nebraska Multisport Complex in La Vista, Papillion is planning its own $45 million community and recreation center.
But Papillion voters will decide whether to advance the project, which features an indoor pool, a lazy river, gymnasiums, outdoor fields, a youth center and a senior citizens center.
The May 10 ballot includes a proposal to raise the city’s sales tax to fund a bond measure to pay for the center. The City of Papillion wants to build at the Papillion Recreation Department’s current office at 1100 W. Lincoln St.
The 190,000-square-foot community center would include, among other features:
» An indoor pool and a lazy river
» Multiple gymnasiums
» An elevated walking track and an exercise facility
» Golf assessment
» Community meeting and banquet space
» Youth center
» Senior center
» Arts space
» Satellite library programming
» Space for a yet-to-be-determined community partnership
» Soccer and baseball/soccer fields
» Batting cages
I am not a resident but work in Papillion so I would be paying for this. I do not know why the city needs to spend $45 million on so many duplicate services that are already privately available. Seems like a case of "We can spend money we do not have, so lets build something"
Hailey Konnath / World-Herald staff writer wrote:The 120,000-square-foot facility will boast, among other features, an indoor water park with a lazy river, water slides and multiple pools; a gymnasium and fitness equipment; an indoor children’s playground; a jogging track; and a library, senior center and event spaces with a catering kitchen, according to the plans. The city is also building an 80,000-square-foot field house and a lighted, synthetic turf soccer/football/lacrosse field at the site, which is included in the $48 million cost.
The $48 million project on West Lincoln Street is expected to be fully completed in the fall of 2019. The field house portion will be finished this fall, with the community center building completed a year later.
Drove by the City Park yesterday and was amazed at how the project has progressed. The structure of the Field House is up and it looked like they were putting on the roof. Just looked at the City Construction Update webpage and the aerial picture really showed the footings of the south building starting.
Have seen from Creighton University Quidditch team that Papillion is actually hosting the 10-state 14-college regional finals this weekend. Drive by and the new outdoor field is now in use.
dave1215 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 05, 2019 5:27 pm
Have seen from Creighton University Quidditch team that Papillion is actually hosting the 10-state 14-college regional finals this weekend. Drive by and the new outdoor field is now in use.
Monday marks the opening of Papillion Landing, the city’s new community recreation center. Take a stroll around the 120,000-square-foot facility, and it becomes clear: This isn’t your drab, musty recreation center of the past.
This looks like a great facility. According to the article, they are going to have 3 free days....not sure if that is just to tour the facility or to actually use the features. Jan. 24, Feb. 21 and March 13.
Papillion Now - Papillion Landing Gallery Rhonda Earith CityofPapillion[/bb]
Every three months or so the art exhibits at Papillion Landing, Papillion City Hall and the Papillion Public Library change. The artist currently at the Landing is Rhonda Earith. A long time teacher an artist originally from small town Nebraska.
Papillion Now - Papillion Parks Update
The last year or so has seen many changes to the parks in the city of Papillion. From new lights, to ball park addition and improvement and there are still more coming soon.
2024 Chiller Challenge & Annual Meeting
Feb 4, 2024 at 11:00AM - 2:30PM
Papillion Landing Community Recreation Center
1046 West Lincoln Street
The Chiller Challenge 8K Run & Omaha Running Club Annual Meeting is a great way to kick off your running year, and it is free to all active Omaha Running Club members if registered by February 2, 2024
The 2024 Chiller Challenge & Annual Meeting is a great way to kick off your running year, and it is free to all active members if registered by February 2, 2024. The Chiller Challenge is a club race to say thank you to the members and a way for members to invite others into our family of runners.