John Deere Waterloo is partnering with the City of Waterloo Leisure Services Commission to make transformational improvements to Gates Park

Waterloo, IOWA – According to the city officials, their approval of a $500,000 grant will give a major boost to this project which will include a new inclusive playground, spray park, basketball facilities, amphitheater, soccer field, skating, and more.

The Community Relations Manager for John Deere Waterloo released the following statement:

“John Deere is focused on making investments that empower the most vulnerable and marginalized families and youth in our home communities.

We feel the amenities in the Gates Park Master Plan will have a significant impact in the heart of a neighborhood that we care a lot about.

It will also provide recreation opportunities for youth, free alternatives for families to gather, and will improve the overall beautification of the neighborhood”.

This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.