A spring 2016 citizen survey indicated that 18% of citizen participants would like to have a swimming pool or splash pad, ranking it in the top two specific amenities respondents would like to see in the Watauga Parks. The Splash Pad project includes all labor, materials and equipment to perform all operations necessary for the completion of the fully automated, interactive splash pad system for users of all ages. The system includes spray features, water management system, and all other required items as needed. The splash pad project includes, but is not limited to all excavation, concrete footings, any required backfill, hardware, fittings, nozzles, piping, wiring, accessories, splash ad recycle water management system and finishes as required in accordance with the project plans and specifications.
Handicap Accessible Play features between the existing playground and splash pad are also to be included. The proposed location of the splash pad is Capp Smith Park, located at 5800 Robin Drive.
Total Splash Park Area: 2,696 Sq. Ft. (conceptual)
Maximum Total Users: 107 (conceptual)
Proposed Features
Splash pad proposed features and amenities include 5 Aqua Arches, 1 Water Web, 1 Water Cage, 1 Fling Bucket, 2 Baby Long Legs, 1 Mushroom Maze, 1 Water Sprout, 2 Water Flowers, 9 Glow Domes with Splash-o-Lator Effect, 1 Water Weave, 1 Orbit, 3 Wall Mounted Pony Tails, 1 Tidal Barrel, 2 Popp Dropps, 2 Over N' Unders and 1 Touch and Go.