Wylie opens two splash pads; staff describe digital monitoring and a temporary shutdown at Community site

Wylie Parks and Recreation staff told the board on May 12 that two splash pads — East Meadow and Community — have opened to the public but the Community splash pad has been temporarily closed to replace a malfunctioning controller.

"We did open up East Meadow and Community. We had a very big event at both of those," a staff member said. The Community splash pad was operating over the weekend, staff said, but has been shut down while crews replace a controller that is not operating properly.

Staff described water-chemistry monitoring: park staff manually test water twice daily — before opening and at the end of the day — using a digital tester that uploads results into Pool Shark software. A staff member said the controller in the pump room also records readings and that the manual digital tests closely match the controller’s data. "When they test the water, with this digital tester, it automatically uploads the results into Pool Shark," the staff member said. Staff said they are working to have the chemical controller communicate directly with Pool Shark to produce multiple readings throughout the day and that the city is considering a public link so residents can view the readings before visiting.

Current operating hours for the splash pads are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Staff said they hope to replace the faulty controller and reopen the Community splash pad within one to two days of the May 12 meeting.

Why it matters: Proper chemical monitoring is central to public health at splash pads. The city’s combination of automatic controller readings and twice-daily manual tests is intended to ensure consistent water quality while staff work to integrate real-time digital reporting.

No policy changes were adopted during the meeting; staff described operational steps and timelines for repairs.