The Urbandale City Council last week directed city staff to prepare preliminary plans for a community recreation complex on the southeast corner of Meredith Drive and 152nd Street in Walnut Creek Regional Park. “The Recreation Complex will be a unique community hub providing wellness, recreation, educational, and leisure opportunities for current and future generations,” Jan Herke, Urbandale’s parks and recreation director, said in a prepared statement. Earlier this year, a survey of Urbandale residents showed that 77% were in favor of constructing a new complex. Urbandale will conduct a second survey in April to narrow down community preferences for amenities the complex will offer. Community forums and public input will be held after the second survey is completed. Urbandale will hold a bond referendum for the complex in March of 2023. More information on the project can be found here.