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Parks committee advances splash pad fundraising plan, outlines donor tiers and feature sponsorships
Summary
Committee members discussed donor tiers for a proposed splash pad — suggesting plaque sizes and donor benefits (bench, gazebo, water feature) — and asked staff to get vendor pricing and refine a flyer for community fundraising.
The Parks and Recreation Committee continued planning for a proposed splash pad, advancing a fundraising framework that pairs donor levels with specific recognitions and potential named features.
Committee members proposed tiered donor recognition: silver donors would receive small plaques (for example on trees), gold donors would be eligible for benches or picnic tables with attached plaques, and platinum donors could sponsor major elements such as a water feature or a gazebo. Committee member (S2) said plaques could be sized by donor level and suggested using bench attachments or gazebo space for higher-level recognition.
Members examined examples from other parks (Washoe Park, Anaconda) and discussed sample signage language used at those facilities (park hours, health notices and a 'no animals allowed on or near the splash pad' rule). Several members emphasized not promising amenities that fundraising cannot deliver and the importance of coordinating with the designer (Staley) before finalizing donor offers.
The committee asked staff to contact the equipment vendor for a detailed price list of water features and spray plates so the flyer can reflect realistic costs; staff agreed to bring vendor pricing back at the next meeting. The committee discussed approximate feature prices referenced in the meeting—vendor comments included sample prices (for example, a water feature around $1,200, spray plates at about $1.10–$2.20 apiece)—and agreed to avoid promising more than the fundraising can support.
Why it matters: The fundraising structure will shape donor expectations and what amenities appear in the final splash pad design. Linking donor recognition to physical features could accelerate fundraising but requires accurate vendor pricing and careful messaging to donors.
What’s next: Staff will request vendor price lists and return with a refined flyer and recommended donor tiers at the next committee meeting.
