Ioway Creek Stabilization Project in Brookside Park to Begin Monday

Published on June 11, 2025

AMES, Iowa – The Ioway Creek Stabilization Project in Brookside Park will begin on Monday, June 16, weather permitting. The goal is to address erosion along Ioway Creek affecting both park and private property. Stabilizing the streambank will reduce erosion, save trees and habitat, and improve water quality in the creek.

The project will take place in three phases and completion is anticipated for December 2025. The east trail and south pedestrian bridge will be closed for the duration of the project.

The first phase includes installation of instream rock features in two locations: between 13th Street and the north pedestrian bridge, and between the south pedestrian bridge and Sixth Street. This phase is expected to take one month to complete. During periods of trail closures, users are encouraged to find alternate routes. A suggested route is west through the park to Haber Road and then north to 13th Street. Shelters, parking lots, and ballfields in the park will remain open.

The City of Ames has contracted with Iowa Earth Works for the stabilization of the Ioway Creek in Brookside Park. The project includes instream rock features, relocation of approximately 500 feet of creek, streambank stabilization, vegetation establishment, and storm sewer extension.

Contact Liz Calhoun, Stormwater Resource Analyst, with questions at 515.239.5575 or liz.calhoun@cityofames.org.

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