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Pierre/Ft. Pierre Rotary Club
News Release
October 22, 2007
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 President Beverly Lewis announced today.
Rotary member Scott Isburg, who suggested the project and is
project co-chair, says spray parks are relatively new
concepts. “Spray parks are fun for people of all ages,”
Isburg said.
Rotary will 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.
“Last year, 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 Beverly Lewis 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 early 2009,
water will cascade from a variety of clever characters and
colorful units that will delight and cool young and old
alike,” she 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.
“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
Beverly Lewis, President 773-7421 |
