Lewis Park Public Input Meeting

The City of Sioux City invites the community to a public input meeting to discuss a proposal from Morningside University regarding the acquisition of Lewis Park and Lewis Park Pool.

📅 Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Seaboard Triumph Foods Expo Center, 550 Expo Center Drive, Sioux City, IA 51103

Proposal Overview:

• Acquisition Purpose: Construction of a baseball field.
• Property Purchase Price: $350,000.
• Investment in Public Green Space: Up to $125,000 for recreational amenities, including pickleball courts, which will be maintained by the University.
• Demolition Responsibility: Morningside University will demolish the 44-year-old Lewis Pool, which ranks third in attendance among the City’s public pools.

Financial Context:

• 2025 Pool Revenue: $42,878
• 2025 Operating Expenses: $110,353
• Future Costs: $100,000 budgeted for repainting and an expensive filter replacement needed within five years.

Community Benefits:

• Morningside University will provide access to its indoor swimming facility for the City’s Parks & Recreation Department’s annual swim lesson program at no cost.

For more details, find the full proposal under News & Events at sioux-city.org. This initiative represents a privately funded solution that enhances public benefit while transferring long-term maintenance obligations from the City.