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Commissioners direct staff to study splash‑pad options after hearing $100K–$500K estimate
Summary
Staff told commissioners a splash pad could cost roughly $100,000–$500,000 to install and $20,000–$40,000 annually to maintain; the board asked staff to coordinate with the city on water/sewer hookup options and return with cost and funding options.
County staff presented preliminary estimates for a splash pad project, telling the board installation could range from about $100,000 to $500,000 depending on size and site selection, and maintenance costs could run $20,000–$40,000 per year. Staff recommended locating any splash pad within or adjacent to city limits to access municipal water and sewer and suggested partnering with the city to reduce infrastructure costs.
Commissioners expressed interest in exploring the idea because of limited recreational options for children in parts of the county, but some said the upfront estimates were higher than expected and asked staff to seek grants, philanthropic donations or other funding partners. Staff cautioned that many grants require matching funds, and recommended careful grant selection to avoid overmatching county resources.
The board directed staff to work with city officials to identify potential sites, estimate hookup costs and return with more detailed cost and funding options at a future meeting.
