West Des Moines plans to rebuild Crossroads Skatepark

State of play: $100,000 was already budgeted for park improvements, but staff are requesting an additional $175,000 after realizing the 20-year-old equipment needed full replacement.

• They plan on building longer-lasting concrete ramps and equipment, instead of the existing prefabricated infrastructure. It will also have a more open flow design.
• The city plans on working with Spohn Ranch, which helped design American Legion Park.

What's next: The council will vote on approving the funds on April 20 as part of the department's larger capital improvements project budget.

• Construction could start this summer and finish by fall.