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Cranston council and public weigh three sites for new splash pad; no decision made
Summary
At a Sept. 10 special meeting, Cranston City officials and residents discussed three potential locations for a splash pad — Budlong Pool/Complex, Cranston Stadium and Doric Avenue — and reviewed funding, infrastructure and staffing considerations. No formal vote was taken.
Cranston City Council members and residents on Sept. 10 discussed three candidate locations for a planned city splash pad and offered feedback to the administration; the council did not take a formal vote.
A city administration representative said the city has “approximately $250,000 of approved funds available” designated for construction and that the water-play features already were purchased with ARPA funds. The administration cautioned that construction bids could exceed that amount and that officials might return to the council if additional money is required.
Steve Piscopello, parks and recreation director, presented the splash pad rendering and said the planned design is age-inclusive. “The beauty of this splash pad will be that it’s for all ages,” Piscopello said, adding the layout can serve toddlers through early teens. He told the council the administration…
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