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Commissioners review splash-pad concept for City Park; ask staff to trim footprint and study water reuse

5535995 · August 6, 2025
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Summary

Staff presented a concept for a splash pad at City Park and asked permission to seek bids; commissioners emphasized preserving green space, minimizing impervious surface, and studying water recycling versus flow-through systems before final design and budget commitments.

Spalding County staff presented a conceptual splash-pad design for City Park at a workshop and asked commissioners to authorize seeking bids and further design work. Director Amberger said the project is an impact-fee-funded item and the City Park location was selected after staff could not find suitable well-water options for a previously considered site.

Why it matters: the proposed splash pad would be free to use, include play elements sized for toddlers through teenagers, and sit near the community center, skate park and existing restroom/concession infrastructure.…

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