Scottsdale continues to make steady progress on its voter-approved 2019 bond program, with 26 projects completed to date and dozens more underway or in development.

In 2025, several high-profile projects reached completion, including Fire Station 612, a new splash pad at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Ashler Hills Park and the new Police and Fire Training facilities. These projects represent major investments in public safety, recreation and community amenities.

Nine additional projects are currently under construction or in the implementation phase. These include the installation of citywide fiber optic infrastructure designed to reduce long-term operating costs, a multi-year effort to repair lakes and irrigation systems at Vista del Camino Park in the Indian Bend Wash, and the renovation of the Via Linda Police Station.

Scottsdale’s Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget authorizes $134.7 million in funding for voter-approved bond projects. This funding supports continued progress for projects in planning, design and construction.

“We are excited to continue advancing these important projects that will enhance the quality of life for Scottsdale residents,” said City Manager Greg Caton. “The approved budget allows us to stay on track and fulfill our commitment to improving the city’s infrastructure and public amenities.”

An additional 11 projects are currently in the design phase. These include renovations to the Fire Station at 90th Street and Via Linda, an expansion of the Brown Avenue Parking Structure in Old Town Scottsdale and construction of the Thompson Peak Parkway Bridge over Reata Pass Wash, which is scheduled to begin in 2026.

In addition, several voter-approved bond projects remain in the planning stage or are scheduled for construction in future years as part of the city’s long-term implementation plan.

The city’s Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee meets quarterly to review project funding and monitor progress.

In November 2019, Scottsdale voters approved three bond questions totaling $319 million to fund 58 projects citywide. In February 2020, the City Council adopted an implementation plan to complete the projects over several years. Bonds are issued in phases as projects advance and funds are needed.

To date, one project has been eliminated from the bond program after the city determined the data could be obtained at no cost, making the project unnecessary.

For more information about Scottsdale’s bond program and project updates, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov.

Completed Bond 2019 Projects (26)

Question 1. Parks, recreation and community facilities

• Add splash pad and improve walkways at McCormick Stillman Railroad Park
• Replace tennis court surface at Indian School Park and Tennis Center
• Install high efficiency sports lighting at four facilities
• Indian School Park Field 1 lighting improvements
• Build multi use sports fields in the Bell Road area
• Build a 17-acre park at Ashler Hills Drive and 74th Way (Whisper Rock)

Question 2. Civic, cultural and event facilities

• Replace aging infrastructure and improve event spaces at Civic Center Plaza
• Replace the public address system at WestWorld
• Replace arena lighting at WestWorld to reduce operating costs
• Renovate the WestWorld arena to provide flexible event space
• Expand restrooms in the WestWorld North Hall
• Install solar systems at the North Corporation Campus

Question 3. Public safety and city technology

• Replace outdated emergency response equipment for the Fire Department
• Replace emergency power source for the public safety radio network
• Replace 911 computer aided dispatch and records management systems
• Replace website management software
• Replace the city’s document management system to improve public access
• Replace the city’s training software
• Modernize and expand the police and fire training facility
• Build a new fire station near Hayden Road and Loop 101
• Replace workstations at the 911 communications dispatch center
• Install bullet resistant glass in police department reception areas
• Provide free public Wi-Fi at Civic Center
• Implement a technology inventory and asset control system
• Build a new fire department training facility
• Replace a fire utility truck for hazardous materials and technical rescue response

Projects under construction or in implementation (9)

Question 1. Parks and community facilities

• Add a dog park at Thompson Peak Park

Question 2. Civic and event facilities

• Repair lakes and irrigation at Vista del Camino Park in the Indian Bend Wash
• Renovate horse barns to increase rentable space
• Install parasol solar shade at the City Hall parking lot

Question 3. Public safety and city technology

• Modernize computer equipment rooms to protect city servers
• Install fiber optic infrastructure to reduce operating costs
• Replace obsolete planning and permitting software
• Implement a citywide data management and analytics solution
• Renovate the Via Linda Police Station

Projects in design (11)

Question 1. Parks and community facilities

• Expand Via Linda Senior Center to meet demand for senior services
• Install solar heating system at Eldorado Pool
• Double the solar power generating capacity at Appaloosa Library

Question 2. Civic and transportation facilities

• Build a 200-space parking lot off 75th Street to serve City Court and Scottsdale Stadium
• Build roadway and pedestrian improvements along 2nd Street from Drinkwater Boulevard to Goldwater Boulevard
• Install solar systems at the Civic Center campus
• Build a bridge on Thompson Peak Parkway over Reata Pass Wash
• Build parking structures in Old Town Scottsdale

Question 3. Public safety and facilities

• Replace the deteriorating vehicle track at the Police and Fire Training Facility
• Build a new fire station at 90th Street and Via Linda
• Renovate and expand the Civic Center jail and downtown police facility

Projects in planning (4)

Question 1. Parks and community facilities

• Build new swimming pools and replace the building at Cactus Pool

Question 3. Public safety

• Improve 5th Avenue from Scottsdale Road to Goldwater Boulevard
• Widen 94th Street at WestWorld to Improve Access
• Install Permanent Lighting at WestWorld Parking Lots to Reduce Operating Costs

Projects in future years (7)

Question 1. Parks and community facilities

• Expand Granite Reef Senior Center to Meet Demand for Adult Day Care

• Replace Aging Buildings that Comprise Paiute Community Center
• Purchase land, expand Pinnacle Peak Park parking lot, staff office and restrooms, renovate hiking trail and construct an interpretive trail

Question 2. Transportation and cultural facilities

• Build Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements along Marshall Way North of Indian School Road

• Build Roadway and Pedestrian Improvements along Main St from Scottsdale Road to Brown Ave
• Renovate and Modernize the Stage 2 Theater at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Question 3. Public safety

• Renovate the Foothills Police Station to Accommodate Current Staffing Levels

Eliminated project (1)

Question 3

• Update Scottsdale’s 15-year-old digital terrain model