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Commission flags recurring splash-pad failures and slow vendor repairs
Summary
Commissioners and staff discussed repeated splash-pad outages; staff said systems are proprietary, parts can take weeks to arrive and vendors sometimes operate overseas, contributing to delays. The City Park splash pad will close for playground installation over Labor Day weekend.
Commissioners urged the parks department to dig deeper into splash-pad reliability after staff described a string of failures and slow vendor response. Commission member Speaker 9 urged a broader examination of the approach, saying the splash pads have been an issue for at least two years.
Staff responded that many splash-pad controllers and parts are proprietary and that vendors may be based overseas, which can extend lead times. Tony said Green Meadows required at least a CPU replacement and that City Park’s splash pad will close for Labor Day weekend to allow installation of a new playground that requires an eight-week construction window. Commissioners suggested exploring simpler mechanical options or alternate vendors but staff cautioned about chemical dosing and liability concerns with non-automated systems.
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