Heroes Regional Park Timeline
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Heroes Regional Park Timeline May 20, 2026 Timeline 2 • 1998 – Land acquisition • 2002 – Master plan completed • 2003 – Public Safety Facility completed • 2005 – Initial park amenities opened • 2007 – Infrastructure and recreation expansion • 2009 – Additional recreation amenities added • 2019 – Heroes Regional Library completed • 2022 – Community Fishing Lake completed Park Acquisition & Planning (1998–2002) 3 • 88 acres purchased in December 1998 • Regional Park Master Plan • Completed in 2002 • 7 acres carved out for Public Safety Facility (PSF) • Completed in 2003 Initial Park Development (2005) 4 • Basketball courts constructed • Restrooms installed • 34-car parking lot completed • Open turf areas developed • Splash pad and playground added Infrastructure Expansion (Spring 2007) 5 • Underground utilities installed • Road paving and street lighting completed • Entry road to Bethany Home Road constructed • 275-car parking lot added • Electrical distribution facility and public restrooms completed Additional Park Amenities (Fall 2007) 6 • X-Court constructed • Concessions building completed Expanded Recreation Features (Fall 2009) 7 • Large group ramada added • Sand volleyball courts installed • Additional playground and open turf developed Community Investment & Growth (2019– 2022) 8 • Heroes Regional Library completed in May 2019 • Community Fishing Lake completed in January 2022 Additional Park Development (2025) 9 • Sports fields • Sports courts • Additional parking • Open turf • Restrooms • Inclusive playground Completed May 2025 GLENDALE HEROES REGIONAL PARK PARK FEATURES Soccer Fields Fields #1, #2 & #3 Library Heroes Branch Fishing Lake Stocked fishing lake Pickleball Courts & Mini-Pitch Basketball Courts Full-size courts Dog Parks Off-leash areas Archery Range & X-Court Splash Pad & Playground 83rd Avenue & Bethany Home Road · Glendale, AZ · 33.5223°N, 112.2377°W Heroes Park Lighting Improvements 11 Project Description This project is for lighting improvements at Heroes Park, including electrical infrastructure, replacement of light poles, and concrete foundations for light poles, if necessary. These improvements are designed to accommodate the increased use and demand at the park. Funding Source FY24-FY25 Actual Spending ARPA $ 312,841 Total Actual Spending $ 312,841 Funding Source FY26 Budget ARPA $ 187,399 Total Remaining Budget $ 187,399 Grand Total (Actual + Budget) $ 500,240 Heroes Regional Park Splash Pad 12 Project Description: This project consists of retrofitting and replumbing the aging infrastructure of the existing splash pad in Heroes Regional Park. Funding Source FY24-FY25 Actual Spending ARPA $580,293 Total Actual Spending $580,293 Heroes Park Lake 13 Project Description: This project is for the construction of an urban lake at Heroes Regional Park. The originally approved concept is for an urban lake sized to provide the necessary pumping and irrigation system needs for the proposed turf and landscaping throughout the park and provide storage capacity. The lake would be part of the Urban Fishing Program. Funding Source FY20-FY24 Actual Spending General Fund Capital $1,217,912 Park Bonds $3,602,810 Total Actual Spending $4,820,722 Heroes Park Library Expansion 14 Project Description: Expand programming and community space based on population growth in the area and availability of funding. The addition is planned to be on the north side of the existing building and will provide “flex” space to accommodate additional programming, meeting space, and/or space for additional materials or technology. Funding Source FY25 Actual Spending ARPA $ 12,914 DIF $ 157,532 Total Actual Spending $ 170,446 Funding Source FY26 Budget ARPA $ 935,735 DIF $ 1,139,932 Total Remaining Budget $ 2,075,667 Grand Total (Actual + Budget) $ 2,246,113 Heroes Park Library Shade Structures 15 Project Description Install permanent commercial grade shade structures on the east and west patios, add lighting, adjust cameras, and replace opaque patio barrier panels with transparent panels to expose the view of the lake. Funding Source FY25 Actual Spending General Fund Capital $ 343,762 Total Actual Spending $ 343,762 Funding Source FY26 Budget General Fund Capital $ 6,238 Total Remaining Budget $ 6,238 Grand Total (Actual + Budget) $350,000 Heroes Park Ballfields 16 Project Description: This project will further develop the next phase of development for Heroes Regional Park. An updated park master plan will determine design plans to identify amenities which may include ballfields and other park amenities. Funding Source FY23-FY25 Actual Spending ARPA $16,688,275 DIF $ 6,289,912 Total Actual Spending $22,978,187 Funding Source FY2026 Budget ARPA $ 739,590 DIF $ 208,646 Total Remaining Budget $ 948,236 Grand Total (Actual + Budget) $23,926,423 Heroes Park Rec and Aquatics Center 17 Project Description: This project is for the design and construction of the recreation and aquatics center at Heroes Regional Park. Funding Source FY23-FY25 Actual Spending Park Bonds $ 84,817 Total Actual Spending $ 84,817 Funding Source FY26 Budget Park Bonds $ 119,763 Total Remaining Budget $ 119,763 Grand Total (Actual + Budget) $ 204,580 Heroes Recreation and Aquatic Center Concept May 20, 2026 Concept Design - Aerial 19 Programming Elements 20 • Recreation Center – 55,000 sq. ft. • Gymnasium – 3 multi-use sport courts • Walk / Jog Track • Weight & Cardio Rooms • Functional Training Spaces • Group Exercise / Multipurpose Rooms Programming Elements 21 • Aquatics Center – 40,000 sq. ft. • Lap Swim Pool (25 yards – 8 lanes) • Dive well • Shade structures • Recreation Play Pool • Zero depth entry • Beach entry • 25’ Slide with 2 open flume slides 22 Questions?