Committee hears facilities updates: splash pad sand replacement, field work to continue through fall

Jun 3, 2026

Staff told the committee the splash pad's filtration uses silica sand and staff completed annual sand replacement in‑house to save costs; athletic field improvements are underway and expected to continue through the fall, weather permitting.

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During the Park and Recreation Director's report, Parks staff said the splash pad's filtration system uses silica sand and that annual sand replacement was completed in-house, producing significant cost savings. "The splash pad's filtration system uses silica sand to filter and clean the water," staff told the committee.

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