Residents question Simpkins Park splash pad construction and safety features
Residents raised safety and transparency concerns about the new Simpkins Park splash pad—complaining about curbs, missing design details and added walls—and asked the county to review plans and cost changes before moving forward.
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During the May 27 public comment period residents asked the commission to inspect and clarify the design and cost for the Simpkins Park splash pad. Boris Levich described exposed curbing and lack of public design documents; Mary Anne Hollis said the installed work differs from promotional renderings and that added features (a two‑foot wall) were not in the original scope and carry additional costs.
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