Splash Pad Construction, Park Repurposing Speeds Forward
Work progressing to repurpose Sparta’s former ball fields behind the YMCA into a community park featuring a playground, splash pad and walking trails. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the project utilizes land that previously sat vacant for most of the year after Little League operations moved to a different location. Quick said the city […]
Splash Pad Highly Attended During Cookeville’s Week One
A successful opening week for Cane Creek’s new splash pad, despite a lot of rain and some safety concerns. Vice Mayor Luke Eldridge said the facility has been overwhelmingly well-received by the community. Eldridge said the city is coordinating with installers to evaluate the slide run-out area and determine if additional bumpers or extensions are […]
Cookeville Unveils Tennessee’s Largest New Splash Pad
Cookeville officials officially opened the city’s new splash pad and companion playground at Cane Creek Park during a Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. Leisure Services and Public Facilities Department Director Chad McDonald said the facility represents a significant investment in the local community and serves as a new hub for families. McDonald said the project required extensive […]
Sparta Aldermen Approve $3 Million for Playground, Splash Pad
Sparta investing over $3 million in equipment for the splash pad and playground at the city park. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the splash pad and playground will be connected to one another, so kids can easily use them both at the same time. Lowery said the splash pad was a high demand item, as families […]
Jamestown Splash Pad Opens With Improved Accessibility
The Jamestown Splash Pad opened early to keep the children on summer break from having to leave town to use one. Parks and Recreation Director Steven Brown said the community has been excited for the facility to start its second season. Brown said they have added a new accessibility feature to the pad since last […]
Smithville Splash Pad Open For Summer
The splash pad at Smithville’s Green Brook Park is officially open for its third summer in a row. Mayor Josh Miller said the splash pad has become a big hit in the community over the past few years. Miller said it is important to have things for children to enjoy in a small town like […]
White County Executive: Collaboration Could Make Sense On Rec Facilities
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said it may be time for the county and the city of Sparta to work together more closely to expand parks and recreation facilities in the community. The county is adding a new frisbee golf facility at the White County Recreational Complex. The city is working toward a splashpad. […]
Sparta Splash Pad One Step Closer To Being Reality, $2.3M In Budget For Project
A new splash pad in Sparta closer to a reality after the board of Aldermen approved some $2.3 million for the project in its new budget. Mayor Jerry Lowery said when he was running for mayor, an local amenity was one of the most significant asks from constituents. He said a splash pad was also […]
Jamestown Splash Pad Completion Project For Second Week Of June
The completion of Jamestown’s new splash pad was pushed back by a few weeks due to supply chain issues. Parks and Recreation Superintendant Steve McCoy said crews were having trouble getting one of the components needed to take the next step. McCoy said they hope that this will be the last delay before the project’s […]
Celina Moving To Engineering Stage For Splash Pad Project
All signs point towards the Celina splash pad moving forward after city officials met with TDEC officials Thursday. That is according to Mayor Luke Collins. Collins said gaining a water discharge permit for the system should not be an issue. “Our next step is for our engineer drawing and specs,” Collins said. “I believe it […]
