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Bastrop to spend $660,000 to upgrade Fisherman's Park splash pad after water-waste concerns
Summary
City Manager Sylvia said the non-recirculating splash pad wastes about 1,000,000 gallons per month in summer and the city is budgeting $660,000 for improvements, including recirculation and additional amenities.
City officials said they will invest $660,000 to improve Fisherman's Park, including upgrades to the splash pad to recirculate water and reduce waste. "It doesn't recirculate water. So in the summer months, we waste about 1000000 gallons a month," Sylvia said, identifying the waste as unacceptable given regional well declines and water-conservation goals.
The planned work will also focus on amenities for young children, added restrooms and shade structures and is part of a broader parks program that includes an all-ability park at Minerva Delgado and revitalization of Fireman's Park. Officials said the upgrades aim to balance recreational access with environmental stewardship.
