Join us Friday, July 19 from 11 am to noon for a ribbon cutting, refreshments and fun water play as we celebrate the reopening of the sprayground at Activity Center Park! The renovation, sponsored by Dayton Children’s Hospital, was designed to provide accessibility and joy for the community. Frios is making a special appearance with free treats provided by CWPD from 11 am to noon.
The sprayground, opened in 2006, has an estimated 31,500 visits per summer season. However, the aging facility had reached a point of deterioration beyond routine repairs. The sprayground features and mechanical systems performed below standards, leading to an increase in annual maintenance costs and periodic unexpected closures.
Renovations included upgraded mechanical systems to improve overall efficiency and reduce water and energy consumption. The project was completed using sustainable materials and is expected to extend the facility’s life span by 15 – 20 years. In addition, new amenities enhance the visitor experience, including several new spray features and more covered picnic tables and seating areas.
“We are thrilled to partner with Dayton Children’s Hospital to improve this much-loved community park,” says CWPD Executive Director Kristen Marks. “Outdoor recreation is proven to be vitally important for physical and mental well-being. Providing these recreational opportunities is key to community health and wellness, making Dayton Children’s Hospital an ideal partner for this project.”
“We are honored to support a project that will give thousands of children an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and engage in free-spirited play, which is what being a kid is all about,” says Deborah Feldman, president and CEO for Dayton Children’s Hospital. “So many of our patient families and our employee families enjoy this park and all it has to offer. We are excited to be part of this community and the many memories that are made at the sprayground each summer.”
Activity Center Park is a 22-acre community park located in the heart of Centerville at 221 N. Main St. In addition to the sprayground, the park features an all-access playground with wide ramps, large swings, belt swings, infant swings and benches that sway. The park’s shelter has restrooms, including a universal changing table, and picnic tables. It is a popular destination for children’s birthday parties. Additional park features include three baseball diamonds, a half-mile paved multi-use path, pollinator habitats and six pickleball courts.
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