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Springhouse Park to begin initial construction funded by $1 million state grant
Summary
Beavercreek parks staff said construction will start soon on an initial phase at Springhouse Park — including a new entrance drive, a ~30-space parking lot and a playground for 5–12 year olds — financed entirely by a $1 million state capital grant from House Bill Two; further phases could require $4–5 million more.
Beavercreek parks staff told the advisory board on March 10 that construction will begin soon on the initial phase of Springhouse Park, paid for entirely with a $1 million state capital grant from the one-time strategic community investment fund in House Bill Two. The immediate work includes an entrance drive off Patterson Road, an approximately 30-space parking lot and a sidewalk leading to a new main play structure intended primarily for 5- to 12-year-olds.
"The playground bidding has been submitted and we’re preparing to issue a notice to proceed," said Zach, a parks staff member. He said city staff expect the contractor procurement for the parking and concrete work to be bid on March 20 and, weather permitting, to aim for completion of this phase by the end of June. He added the playground surface will be turf rather than mulch.
The staff presentation showed the initial scope is focused on site access, parking and the primary play structure. Zach said utilities and larger facilities — including a restroom building that would house pump equipment for a splash pad and a large rentable shelter — are part of later phases and would require substantially more funding. He told the board the city is capitalizing available funds now to start the work that can be completed with the state grant and no local tax dollars.
Why it matters: The project will add playground capacity and parking access to a neighborhood park and is being advanced now because the state grant covers the first phase. Staff said longer-term amenities and utilities could add millions to the total project cost and will require additional funding decisions.
The board heard questions about short-term amenities during construction; staff said port-a-lets will be provided during the initial phase and that full utility connections would be part of a later construction stage once funding for infrastructure is available. The board did not take any formal action on the project during the March 10 meeting.
