Campus Development
One Phase at a Time
Converting a former high school into a vibrant community campus
Development Phases
We reached our Phase One funding goal of $400,000 in February 2018.
The Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation will continue to seek community involvement with all of the major components of this project. Because this dialogue between the Foundation, area residents, the business community, and many others is ongoing, these phases and their construction components and costs are constantly evolving.
There are currently four phases listed below.
The project will move to completion as each fundraising goal is met.
PHASE ONE – Funding Needed: $400,000
Phase One completed!
ENTER LEASE with the Eureka Springs School District
Community Center Building
- Address roof problems and repair roof in lobby
- Address mold issues in gym and restrooms
- Renovate and open lobby restrooms
- Update fire alarm system
- Install security cameras
Old High School Building
- Demolish structurally unsound structure in preparation for Open Air Pavilion
Eureka Springs Trails System
- Begin planning of perimeter walking trail
PHASE TWO – Funding Needed: $400,000 - $600,000
Phase Two is in Process
Community Center Campus
- Redesign parking lot
- Signage for all buildings
Community Center Building
- Renovate and equip Fitness Center – completed
- Paint gym
- Repair flooring throughout
- HVAC upgrades
- Replace windows throughout
- Repair/replace roof over former Band Room – completed
- Renovate two meetings room and large activity room in former school band room
- Design barrier-free access to entire building
- Landscape area around building
Open Air Pavilion
- Design Open Air Pavilion structure
- Seek funding to build permanent structure for Community Center classes, the weekly Eureka Springs Farmers Market and other organizations and individuals
Business Center
- Finalize design and renovate Business Center – completed
- Landscape area around building
- Lease office space
Eureka Springs Trails System
- Complete work on Community Center Trail and add upgrades including construction of Trail Hub structure
Check out a few before and after photos from Phase 2
PHASE THREE – Funding Needed: $200,000-$400,000
Future Development
Community Center Activity Building
- Complete all work on building
Splash Pad
- Design approval, site preparation and complete construction
PHASE FOUR – Funding Needed: $300,000
Phase Four Completed!
ACQUIRE PROPERTY
Thanks to the generosity and foresight of the Eureka Springs School District, the Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation Board now owns the old high school property. We are so incredibly grateful.
