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Hollywood approves Maribyrmigalotti Park splash pad; construction expected by September
Summary
The City Commission unanimously approved construction of a new splash pad at Maribyrmigalotti Park. Staff gave a timetable: notice to proceed in early June, manufacturing through August and installation starting in mid‑August with substantial completion expected in September.
The Hollywood City Commission on May 21 voted unanimously to approve construction of a splash pad at Maribyrmigalotti Park. The measure passed as Item 10 after a brief discussion and a motion to approve.
Commissioners and staff said the splash pad is the product of several years of planning and funding and that the approved schedule should deliver the feature before the end of the summer. "We expect to issue a notice to proceed on June 9," said Jose Cortez, Public Works (speaking during the item presentation). "Manufacturing will take about eight to ten weeks, installation will begin around Aug. 11 and substantial completion should be about five weeks after installation — roughly mid‑September."
Why it matters: Commissioners framed the splash pad as a neighborhood amenity for families and students and discussed links to other beach and park projects that have long waiting lists. Commissioner Gruber, who led the item, thanked staff and noted the multi‑year effort to fund and permit the park improvements. Several commissioners raised funding and maintenance questions and asked staff to review other splash pad sites on the beach for upgrades.
Details from the meeting: Cortez showed a short site video and timeline for delivery. Commissioners discussed the Garfield Street garage repainting item that had been withdrawn from the consent agenda and flagged Garfield Street’s existing splash pad for future replacement or expansion. "This process sometimes takes two to three years depending on funding and permitting," Cortez said, noting earlier master‑planning and more recent funding that made the Maribyrmigalotti installation feasible.
Votes at a glance: Item 10 — motion to approve the Maribyrmigalotti Park splash pad; outcome: approved unanimously (6–0).
What’s next: Staff will proceed with procurement and report back on any schedule changes or additional funding requests. The commission encouraged staff to evaluate other splash pad replacements or upgrades — particularly on Garfield Street — during upcoming budget and CRA discussions.
