ALEXANDRIA SPLASH PAD PROJECT

Learn more about the project goals and help bring the splash pad to life!

History of the project

Learn about how we got to this point in the project

Goals of the project

Our aim from everything for the design of the park to fundraising

Community Support

We need the support of the community to help make the project a reality

HOW WE GOT TO THIS POINT

Project History

While we are focussing on moving forward, we are happy to share how the project has arrived at this point.

  • 2017-06 Brainstorming

    Brandon J. and Sarah R. connected with the Parks Department to discuss a splash pad for Alexandria.

  • 2017-07 Project Scope

    Contacted the Aquatix Group to discuss splash pad functionality, project costs, and Fillmore Park being the best fit.

  • 2017-08 Park Board

    Presented to the Park Board for initial approval and voted unanimously to bring it to the city.

  • 2017-11 Vision Team

    A vision group was formed to talk about the next steps and a fundraising plan.

  • 2017-02 City Council

    Sarah and Brandon present to the city council and got approval for Fillmore Park as the site.

  • 2020-03 Pandemic

    The world pauses for the pandemic and the fundraising for the splash pad halts.

  • 2023-06 Master Plan

    The splash pad is added to the city's parks and trails master plan, making it a priority.

  • 2024-08 Parks Board

    The vision group reestablishes contact with the Parks Board and restarts fundraising efforts.

Where is the project at now?

We are currently fundraising and making some great progress but we still need more support. If you'd like to chip, we'd love to hear from you!

GOALS FOR THE PROJECT

Splash Pad Design Goals

  • Fun

    There are going to be a variety of water features to keep kids entertained for hours!

  • Safe

    For the park to remain fun, the splash pad needs to be safe.

  • Accessible

    The splash pad will designed to be enjoyed by kids of all ages and will even be accessible for wheelchairs.

Fundraising

Raised: $200k
Goal: $850k

This goal was determined based on the splash pad scope for the Alexandria community and other supporting needs for Fillmore Park (e.g. parking lot).

Timeline Goal

2025

Given the project's current trajectory, we aim to make the splash pad a reality in June 2025.

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Volunteer

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Donate

If you can make an in-kind or monetary donation, it will be very appreciated!

Show Your Support:

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