Memphis Parks to make a splash in North Memphis, Orange Mound
In addition to the 26 interactive spray toys, the splash pad plans include new features, like bike racks, a drinking fountain and a covered pavilion with picnic tables and seat benches. (Rendering courtesy of Vortex)
Of the $200 million for the city’s plan to boost growth and development in the community, $5 million is dedicated to aquatic centers sucha as these. (Rendering courtesy of Vortex)
The splash pads at Hollywood Community Center and Orange Mound Park will be the fourth and fifth splash pads installed at city-owned parks and community centers. (Rendering courtesy of Vortex)
The hope is for the two upcoming splash pad projects at Hollywood Community Center and Orange Mound Park to be completed within this aquatic season, likely by the end of the summer or early fall. (Rendering courtesy of Vortex)
Children will be able to play with 26 interactive spray toys, some shaped like leaves and sprouts and others shaped like garden bugs and snails, while learning about motor skills, water safety, socialization and cause and effect.
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Julia Baker covers Memphis and Shelby County’s law enforcement agencies and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. A lifelong Memphian, Julia graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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