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ROTARY PROPOSES SPRAY PARK
PROJECT FOR COMMUNITY
The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Rotary Club plans to build a water
spray park to serve the communities of Pierre and Ft. Pierre
Club continue to be developed in coordination with Pierre
and Ft. Pierre, according to Rotary co-chairmen, Scott
Isburg and Chuck Quinn..
At the present time, the plan is
being moving forward through the conceptual stage according
to Scott Isburg, who originally suggested the project. Scott
also stated that spray parks are relatively new concepts.
“Spray parks are fun for people of all ages,” Isburg said.
Rotary continues to look at a
variety of designs and will welcome input from the community
in helping to choose a design local families will enjoy
most.
“Some designs have separate areas for babies and toddlers
with adjacent play areas for older kids,” Isburg said. “That
way, a family could enjoy the afternoon in one place and
parents can keep an eye on all the kids.”
Isburg estimates the
construction costs will be around $250,000. “While Rotary is
taking the lead on this project, we want and need input from
the entire community,” he said.
“Several years ago, we decided
to undertake a major project,” said Past President and Spray
Park Committee Co-Chair Chuck Quinn. “We didn’t want
parameters, such as lack of funding, to hold back community
betterment ideas. After Rotary members reviewed more than a
dozen great ideas, we decided on the spray park because it
will benefit both communities and provide an opportunity to
partner with other groups.”
President Todd Bernhard said
members would focus this year on bringing the vision of the
Rotary Spray Park to a reality. “We hope, when the weather
warms up in a year or two, water will cascade from a variety
of clever characters and colorful units that will delight
and cool young and old alike,” he said.
Committee members and volunteers
will develop the construction plan and lay the groundwork
for partners to join in the effort. “A big question is
location,” said Quinn, “And, that decision has not yet been
made. We will be coordinating closely with the city planners
of Pierre and Ft. Pierre.”
The committee expects to create
a facility that will complement existing public recreation
areas and be convenient for citizens.
At the time the project was
first proposed mayors of both cities made statements: “It is
exciting that the Rotary Club is taking the leadership in
promoting a facility that should be a place for families to
enjoy,” said Mayor Sam Tidball of Ft. Pierre. “I wish the
club success in this project and look forward to learning
more about it as plans develop.”
Mayor Dennis Eisnach of Pierre said, “We have developed a
philosophy of participating with all groups who are willing
and able to bring resources to improving our quality of
life.”
Lewis said, “This is an exciting venture that will allow
service-minded individuals, businesses and municipalities to
help Rotary create a marvelous spray park that can be
enjoyed by adults and children for years and years to come.”
For additional information:
Rotary Spray Park Committee Co-Chairs
Chuck Quinn 224-4501
Scott Isburg 224-8836
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