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Council weighs limiting Mount View Park splash pad hours as drought persists
Summary
City manager and staff reported the Mount View splash pad uses more than 13 million gallons per season and does not recirculate water; council moved to limit operation to weekend hours and ask staff to monitor use and complaints for one month.
City Manager Barry Kerber and staff brought the Mount View Park splash pad to the council’s attention on May 5 amid statewide drought concerns. Kerber said the feature is aging and does not recirculate water; staff noted the pad has used "over 13,000,000 gallons of water" in recent seasons and has cost the city more than $40,000 to operate.
Council members discussed options including closing the splash pad for the season,…
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