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Staff recommends interim split-rail barrier at splash pad after safety review
St. Helens Parks & Trails Commission · March 9, 2026
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Summary
City staff presented safety concerns at the downtown splash pad and proposed an interim, low-profile split-rail fence (18–20 inches) to provide containment while evaluating a longer-term metal barrier; metal options were estimated at $30,000–$50,000 for a 50-foot run.
Staff told commissioners that the splash-pad area’s seating walls and adjacent rock drop create a safety concern for young children who run between the splash pad and the river edge. Architects reviewed the site and recommended a low containment solution designed to slow…
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