american heroes park
City Council Approves Amphitheater Design Contract for American Heroes Park
The Bellevue City Council has approved a nearly $285,000 architectural and engineering contract to begin designing a new outdoor amphitheater at American Heroes Park, marking the next step in a project city leaders hope will become a centerpiece for community events and entertainment. The council unanimously approved an agreement authorizing Mayor Rusty Hike to sign…
New Restrooms Planned as American Heroes Park Continues to Grow
The Bellevue City Council took another step toward expanding amenities at American Heroes Park Tuesday night, approving a $110,340 design contract with Holland Basham Architects for new permanent restroom facilities. The contract authorizes the Omaha architectural firm to prepare plans for the new restrooms, which will support the park’s growing use for recreation, community events,…
Bellevue City Council to Consider Camera System for American Heroes Park
The Bellevue City Council will consider approving the purchase and installation of a new surveillance camera system at American Heroes Park during its Tuesday, June 2 meeting. City officials are recommending approval of a contract with Atronic Alarms for a surveillance system costing approximately $45,000. According to agenda documents submitted by Bellevue Police Captain Tim…
Bellevue Rocks for a Fifth Year at Annual Riverfront Festival
After months of planning, the Bellevue Community Foundation (BCF) is gearing up for the annual ‘Bellevue Rocks!’ Festival, which begins Thursday. This marks the fifth year the Bellevue Community Foundation has hosted the event, which started in 2021. It has grown annually to become the biggest, best-attended public event in the community each year. Bellevue…
Parks Department Stocking American Heroes Park Next Week
The week of March 10th, anglers will see 2,000 trout stocked at American Heroes Park. The warming temperatures aren’t the only thing for anglers to enjoy. This spring, the rainbow and cutbow trout (rainbow/cutthroat hybrid) to be released will be of larger size, many near or exceeding 12 inches. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission…
Parks and Rec Looks Back at 2024 and Gives a 2025 Park Preview
As it is getting colder, the City of Bellevue Parks and Recreation Department would like to highlight the 2024 projects you might have seen this year and inform you of some 2025 projects. First, we would like to thank all the participants, parents, volunteers, employees, and sponsors who helped make 2024 a great year. The…
Memorial Honoring Bellevue Volunteer Firefighters Unveiled Today at American Heroes Park
American Heroes Park was the stage today for an unveiling of a highly anticipated memorial that has been in the works for years. The Bellevue Volunteer Firefighters Memorial was presented for the first time in a private ceremony for past and current members of the Bellevue Fire Department. Prior to COVID, Jim Thompson and Dave…
What Were the Top Ten Stories in Bellevue for 2022?
The ten stories listed below had the most views and interactions over the course of 2022. The stories vary widely in subject matter – from remembrances and redevelopment to The Queen and The Speedster. The thread that ties them all together is that all have some connection to Bellevue. Number 10 Remembering Paul Hartnett and…