Five Waters recreation program
Open amenities and future connectionsFive Waters connects lake recreation, performances, river access and trails. The boathouse and Jamie Hurd Amphitheater opened in 2020; the Marathon Loop and river greenway continue through multiple phases.
Project images and plans
Raccoon River Park Boathouse
The Raccoon River Park Boathouse at Blue Heron Lake. Source: Confluence project portfolio; photograph date not stated.
Source: Confluence Responsive WebP copy.View original source- Area
- Citywide parks and river corridorsSource
- Program stage
- Open amenities and future connectionsSource
Projects & phases
- Raccoon River Park Boathouse
- Opened July 23, 2020Source
- Jamie Hurd Amphitheater
- Opened September 2020; restroom design agreement approved April 6, 2026, with construction planned for March–December 2027.Source 1Source 2Source 3
- Marathon Loop
- 26.2-mile trail program with completed and future segmentsSource
- Raccoon River Greenway
- River access and conservation program; additional recreation amenities plannedSource
- Pedestrian bridges and trail connections
- Athene bridge open; additional connections form part of the wider programSource
Project context
Five Waters connects lake recreation, performances, river access and trails. The boathouse and Jamie Hurd Amphitheater opened in 2020; the Marathon Loop and river greenway continue through multiple phases.
Documents & sources
Official records and reporting, with access limitations noted.
City Five Waters programPrimary public project record→ICON boathouse opening, August 28, 2020Primary public project record→City FY2021–22 budget retrospective, page44Primary public project record→April 6, 2026 council minutes, Vote26-159Primary public project record→May 2026 parks capital status reportPrimary public project record→Jamie Hurd restroom design scheduleApril 6, 2026 agenda attachment · planned schedule→
Open questions
- Follow the linked city records for future phases and completion updates.