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we actually did it because chehalem parks and recreation just confirmed the splash pad is officially happening. i dont even know what to say except thank you for showing up for this project. lets keep an eye on the construction updates to make sure everything stays on track.

April 23, 2014

Newberg Splash Pad

Newberg Splash Pad

🏆 Won — 268 supporters Verified

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Started by Beth Koschmann 12 years, 7 months ago

A splash pad is an area for water play that has no standing water. This is said to eliminate the need for lifeguards or other supervision, as there is practically no risk of drowning. There can be ground nozzles that spray water upwards out of the splash pad's rain deck, but can also include sprays, dumps, bubblers, etc.

The showers and ground nozzles are often controlled by a motion sensor, to run for a limited time. The water could be freshwater or recycled and treated water, which creates a safe environment without being dictated by water consumption concerns.

Splash pads always appeal to young children, but can also be designed to include more sophisticated aquatic play features to appeal to adults as well. These urban beaches form an oasis designed with water play as one of its various usages.

Let Chehalem Parks and Recreation know that you believe in and stand behind the creation of a Newberg Splash Pad.

Updates

Reached 250 supporters

March 4, 2014

Reached 100 supporters

February 21, 2014

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Jennifer H
12 years ago Featured

I live in Sherwood and would love a splash ad that was so close by. I tend to take my kids to that sort of feature several times a week and often stop in at local convenience stores, restaurants etc… I make the trek to the Wilsonville splash pad/water feature often but prefer the proximity to Newberg.

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Roachelle Pigman
12 years ago Featured

We call this a spray park. suggest puttign spray park in the ad so more people will identify with it right away. Great idea! Would love it if older kids and teens could participate also.

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Mary Harwood
12 years ago Featured

There were many splash pads in Spokane parks and I loved taking the kids I babysat for there. It would be awesome to have one in Newberg where I will be raising my own children.

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Amber Pucci
12 years ago Featured

Newberg is a great community to raise kids. A splash pad is one of only reasons my kids and I leave town. Let us STAY in Newberg! Let's build a splash pad!

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Sarah Crozier
12 years ago Featured

As a local childcare provider this would be a great asset to our summer! Right now we travel to neighboring cities and always spend money while we are there.

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Sonda Martin
12 years ago Featured

It would be a great way to discourage water usage by individual family sprinklers during hot weather.

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Adriana Leon
12 years ago

Great idea!

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MARY ELLEN TURLEY
12 years ago

Newberg needs to attend to the lack of activities for children..Bored children are a sure bet on getting into trouble..