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Pella's New Indoor Rec Center Remains on Track for 2027 Completion
Weather delays have pushed the timeline back, but the facility is still expected to open next summer.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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Despite weather challenges that have slowed the project, construction of a new indoor recreation facility in Pella, Iowa is still on track to be substantially completed by the summer of 2027. Recreation Director Spencer Winzenried says the timeline has been pushed back by nearly two months due to a wet June and snow in December, but the facility is still expected to open as planned next year.
Why it matters
The new indoor rec center is a highly anticipated addition to the Pella community, providing much-needed year-round recreation space. While weather delays have been frustrating, the city remains committed to delivering this new facility on time.
The details
According to Recreation Director Spencer Winzenried, the construction timeline has been set back by close to two months due to weather challenges at the start and end of the project. A wet June and snow in December have slowed progress, but the team is working to make up time and keep the facility on track for substantial completion by next summer.
- The project began construction in the summer of 2026.
- A wet June 2026 slowed early progress on the site.
- Snow and cold weather in December 2026 also caused delays.
- As of early February 2027, the timeline was nearly 2 months behind schedule.
- The facility is still expected to be substantially completed by the summer of 2027.
The players
Spencer Winzenried
The Recreation Director for the city of Pella, overseeing the new indoor recreation facility project.
What they’re saying
“While a wet June and snow in December slowed the project overall, progress continues to be made at the site of a new indoor recreation facility in Pella.”
— Spencer Winzenried, Recreation Director (kniakrls.com)
What’s next
The city will continue to monitor progress on the project, with the goal of substantial completion by the summer of 2027 as originally planned.
The takeaway
Despite weather-related delays, Pella's commitment to delivering this new indoor recreation facility for the community remains strong. The project team is working to make up lost time and ensure the facility opens as scheduled next summer.
