Construction for the City of Smithville’s new 2,400 square foot splash pad will soon be under way, after a groundbreaking ceremony was held last week at the site of the project at Greenbrook Park.

On Wednesday, March 23, Mayor Josh Miller, city aldermen, and other city officials and friends were on hand for the event, in addition to representatives from the company tasked with building the splash pad, Jason Stewart and Adam Walton of Recreational Concepts of Cookeville.

Recreational Concepts won the bid for the project in November 2021, and the city approved a budget amendment authorizing an expenditure of up to $173,000 for the splash pad. Funds for the project are from the city’s unreserved fund balance.

“We are looking forward to getting this splash pad completed. I think it is going to be a great asset to Green Brook Park,” said Mayor Josh Miller. The splash pad is expected to be open in May.

“It has a lot of beautiful above ground features for kids to run through, and things that spray and splash along with in-ground features that spray out of the ground. It’s a nice mix for all age groups and abilities. It will fill up the space really well especially with the playground and gazebos. It’s going to be a nice addition to the park. We’re looking forward to getting started,” Walton explained.

“It’s about 2,400 square feet and has a five-foot apron around the pad, that is essentially a dry deck where no water flows, and on the inside on the splash pad itself there are above grade and embedded features that spray upward providing an experience for different age groups and ability levels. There are about 28 different features on the pad itself,” Stewart said.

With no delays, Smithville residents will have a cool place to relax and play during the hot summer months.