Earlier concepts published
City reports illustrated an earlier waterpark and hotel concept. These are historical plans, not a current construction schedule.
Source 1Source 2Grand Experience
Agreement approvedA proposed entertainment district with a July 2026 development agreement and a later reported amendment.
Project images and plans
Proposed waterpark and amphitheater rendering
This concept groups the proposed waterpark and amphitheater within the entertainment district. It illustrates the proposal, not built conditions or a verified final design. First publication and design dates are not established.
Source: City of West Des Moines / Go West Des Moines; original artist not identifiedView original sourceDistrict overview map
Concept overview displayed on official city project page, showing Grand Arrival, Grand Experience and Grand Shore. Not proof of final approved site layout. First publication and design dates are not established.
Source: City of West Des Moines / Go West Des Moines; original artist not identifiedView original sourceWestern concept site plan
Concept plan displayed on official city project page. Its 60,000-square-foot waterpark label differs from other dated source versions; approved current dimensions remain unresolved. First publication and design dates are not established.
Source: City of West Des Moines / Go West Des Moines; original artist not identifiedView original source- Location
- Grand Avenue, near RecPlexSource
- Verified milestone
- July 10, 2026 agreement approvalSource
- Construction
- Not established by this reviewEvidence limits
- Opening
- No verified opening dateEvidence limits
What matters next
- Latest cited development
- October 5, 2026: reproduced proceedings report a development-agreement amendment.Source
- What that establishes
- The July agreement was approved; October amendment terms remain outstanding.Source 1Source 2
- Next evidence to watch
- The original amendment, component approvals and construction announcements.
Project context
Grand Experience brings together proposed entertainment and hospitality uses along Grand Avenue. The July development agreement was approved in 2026; an October amendment was subsequently reported.
Project milestones
Supporting diagrams Original summaries—not development plans
The project at a glance
Original editorial diagram based on the cited research. Categories are illustrative; it does not depict an actual building or approved site layout.
Supporting sourceMilestones to follow
Original dated summary. Later stages are not implied to be approved or completed.
Supporting sourceDocuments & sources
Official records and reporting, with access limitations noted.
July 10, 2026 council minutesOfficial text reviewed · direct PDF download blocked→2025 city annual reportHistorical concept · PDF→2024 city annual reportEarlier concept · PDF→July agreement coverageBusiness Record · reported revised scope→October proceedings reproductionNoticeRegistry · amendment lead→
Open questions
- What, if anything, does the October amendment change in the July agreement?
- Which components have confirmed site plans, permits, financing or construction activity?
- Which work belongs to the private development, rather than Grand Avenue road improvements?