Phase 2 Feedback Wanted

Exciting news for park-goers and splashpad enthusiasts! On October 1, 2022, Council awarded a generous $3,400,000.00 from the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) to fund multiple park improvements across Denton, with a portion of the funds earmarked for enhancing the beloved Carl Young Sr. Splashpad.

The highly-anticipated Phase 2 of the splashpad project is just one of several park projects that will be undertaken with the ARPA funding, which includes improvements to Denia Park, Joe Skiles Park, and trail projects such as Pecan Creek and Hills of Denton. Staff is currently working on identifying a contract and seeking Council approval to hire Kraftsman Commercial Playground & Water Parks, the original installer and manufacturer of the existing splashpad equipment. Staff anticipates seeking Council approval of the contract around June 2023.

Construction for Phase 2 is set to begin later this year, around the typical closing date of the splashpad in early September 2023, with completion expected by the summer of 2024. The estimated cost for the project ranges from $600,000 to $800,000 and will cover the cost of splashpad equipment and installation, equipment enclosure, and internal sidewalks connections.

To ensure the project meets the community's needs and desires, staff will be kicking off the public engagement stage from April to late June/early July 2023 to gather feedback on desired splashpad amenities. This will include reaching out to the Southeast Denton Neighborhood Association, attending meetings for the Southeast Area Master Plan, and other community-related special events. Parks and Recreation staff values public input and looks forward to hearing your thoughts on how to make the Carl Young Sr. Splashpad even more enjoyable for all visitors.

Stay tuned for further updates. To make your voice heard, please take the following survey and rank the amenities from highest to lowest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F85JQR9