Union Grove Splash Pad Updates
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8/16/24 - We know many of you have been eagerly anticipating the opening of the new splashpad this summer. However, we want to inform you that the splashpad will now open next Spring, when we plan to hold a dedication and naming ceremony to officially welcome this exciting addition to our community.
Construction is well underway, with significant progress made so far. Water service has been extended to the site, and the excavation work is complete. The next steps include installing a concrete cabinet, placing the splashpad fixtures, and completing the necessary plumbing to connect the facility to the water system.
This year, our staff will receive training on winterizing the facility to ensure it is properly maintained during the colder months. In the spring, they'll be trained on how to start up and operate the splashpad, so it's ready for everyone to enjoy as soon as the weather warms up.
We appreciate your patience as we work to bring this project to completion. We’re confident that the splashpad will be well worth the wait and will provide endless fun for our residents next year and for years to come.
8/28/23 – The Village Board approved the RFP submitted by Commercial Recreation Specialists. The Rec & Park Committee looks forward to holding planning sessions in the near future!
5/17/23 – Thank you to all who attended the Public Information Session last night. The Village was able to gather some very valuable feedback. We appreciate and value your input! The Rec & Parks Committee held a Special Meeting immediately following the Public Information Session and one of the agenda items was to take action on the proposed Splash Pad. The Rec & Parks Committee made a motion to recommend to the Village Board the acceptance of the $500,000 grant from Racine County for a Splash Pad and that Splash Pad to be located in Leider Park. The Village Board will take up this recommendation at it’s next regularly scheduled meeting being held on Monday May 22, 2023 at 6:00pm in the Village Board Room. We hope to see you there!
5/22/23 – The Village Board voted 6-1 to accept the $500,000 grant from Racine County and to place the Splash Pad in Leider Park as recommended by the Rec & Parks Committee. Next step will be establishing RFP (Request for Proposal) requirements in preparation for the bidding process.
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