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Board: Cory Adventure Park campground likely next season; branding and splash pad plans discussed
Summary
Board members heard that the Cory Adventure Park campground is unlikely to open this season and will need staffing and budget decisions; the board also reviewed a parks-branding proposal (~$5,900 estimate), splash pad morning hours (free 9–11:30 a.m.), and swim-class demand with a 28-person waitlist.
The Parks Board heard several operational updates affecting North Vernon City park facilities. Staff said the Cory Adventure Park campground is not expected to open this camp season and will likely open for the next season. The board discussed staffing needs, patrols, on-site services (firewood sales), campground amenities (fire rings) and the need to include staffing in the next budget cycle. "I get the feeling that it's not going to get open until next camp season," a staffer said.
Members also reviewed a mid-tier branding and signage proposal for the city park system. Staff cited an estimate of about $5,900 for a package that would include design and several signs; design work could begin this year with installation next year, funded from an underground improvement or similar capital bucket. Staff said board members would review sample designs and that final installation timing depends on budget approvals.
On other facility matters, staff proposed opening the splash pad to the public for free mornings from about 9:00–11:30 a.m. before the pool opens; concessions would not operate during that time. The presenter said the splash pad mornings "doesn't cost us anything" and suggested signage to make the hours clear.
Board members also discussed swim programming: an ongoing 'smart swim' program is funded by a health grant that ends this month and has a waitlist of 28 people; the program provides basic water-safety drills rather than stroke instruction and currently runs five consecutive days for 1.5 hours each day.
Staff reported that claims were approved later in the meeting and made closing motions; the board adjourned with no further substantive votes recorded on these facility items.
