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Splash Park Design
Thissession,hostedbyBillHachmeisterofWaterOdyssey,detailedthereasonsfordesigninga
splashparkand thebestways todoso. Heexplained that splashparksarebudget friendly,
safe,anddesignedforallages. Animportantpartofsplashparkdesignismeetingtheneedsofthe community by knowing whether or not you should build your splash park next to a
playgroundorleaveitasastandalonearea. Departmentslookingintobuildingasplashpark
mustgothroughadetailedplanningsessionthatdiscussesdesign issues(e.g.,parking,shade,
signage, showers, trash,etc). Itwasexplained thatsecurityand safetyare twomajor issues
thatmustbeconsideredwhenbuildingasplashparkinyourcommunity. Themostimportant
factorinsplashparkdesignisthebudget. Therearemanyfeaturesthatarevarieddepending
onthecostthatcanbeput intodesign.Asanexample,thedecisionbetweenpotableversus
recirculatingsystemsisnotonlyimportantforthebudgetbutalsoforthedailymaintenanceof
the area. A splash park area can be advantageous to the community as well as your
department.
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Basic overviewBasic overviewWhat is a uatic laWhat is a uatic la
TerminologyTerminology
Why install an aquatic playgroundWhy install an aquatic playground
Aquatic Playground?Aquatic Playground?
Aquatic Playground:Aquatic Playground:
interactive water play.interactive water play.
It does not have an open basin ofIt does not have an open basin of
standing water like a wading pool orstanding water like a wading pool or
swimmin ool.swimmin ool.
erm no o yerm no o y
Aquatic PlaygroundAquatic Playground ASLA, ASTM)ASLA, ASTM) Wet Deck (ASTM)Wet Deck (ASTM)
Spray PoolSpray Pool S lash ParkS lash Park Spray GroundSpray Ground Splash PadSplash Pad Spray ZoneSpray Zone
Splash ZoneSplash Zone
a s an qua c ay
Feature?
-designed for use in water play
.
Sprays, Squirts, Mists
or, Sheets
water.Dumps, Shoots,
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n- roun(Flush Mount)
Themed features
Above Grade
Interactive
Theme Design
Recreational AttractionRecreational Attraction
..
Safe Play vs wading and swimmingSafe Play vs wading and swimming
More costMore cost--effective Installationeffective Installation
More costMore cost--effective Operationeffective Operation
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As a Replacement for oldAs a Replacement for old
Wading PoolsWading Pools
Photo Courtesy of Counsilman/Hunsaker Associates, Inc.
Addition to an Existing FacilityAddition to an Existing Facility
Forest Grove Aquatic Center - Forest Grove, OR
As a Part of a RenovationAs a Part of a Renovation
Rio Vista Park Pool, San Marcos, TX
New Aquatic Center
Photo Courtesy of Counsilman/Hunsaker Associates, Inc. Beachwood, OH
As a New Aquatic PlaygroundAs a New Aquatic Playground
Celebration Park, Allen, TX
Site Selection and PlanningSite Selection and Planning
BudgetingBudgeting Area RequirementsArea Requirements
Planning for Play and SafetyPlanning for Play and Safety
Recirculation versus Potable SystemsRecirculation versus Potable Systems
Reusing Potable Water for IrrigationReusing Potable Water for Irrigation
Q&AQ&A
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Site Selection for Aquatic PlaygroundSite Selection for Aquatic Playground
Community NeedsCommunity Needs
DemographicsDemographics
Stand aloneStand alone
EnvironmentEnvironment ParkingParking
Visitor Seating and ShadeVisitor Seating and Shade Drinking FountainsDrinking Fountains es room va a yes room va a y
Foot and Body ShowersFoot and Body Showers Si na eSi na e Trash ReceptaclesTrash Receptacles SecuritySecurity
FootprintFootprint
ApproximateApproximateNumber ofNumber ofChildrenChildren
SquareSquareFootageFootage
ShapeShape Est. NumberEst. Numberof Playof Play
Com onentsCom onents
2020--3030 500500 CircleCircle 33--55
4040--8080 1,5001,500 CircleCircle 1010--1212
7070--100100 2,5002,500 Circle orCircle or
SquareSquare
1212--1515
150150--200200 5,0005,000 Circle orCircle or
SquareSquare
2020--3030
EnvironmentEnvironment
Parking Shade & Seating
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Drinking Fountain
Rest Rooms
Signage Showers
Trash Receptacles
Child SecurityChild SecuritySupervisionSupervision
Securit from VandalismSecurit from VandalismLightsLights
enceence
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BudgetingBudgeting
Budgeting for Equipment CostBudgeting for Equipment Cost
Budgeting for Installation CostBudgeting for Installation Cost
O eratin s stem i.e. Potable orO eratin s stem i.e. Potable or
Recirculation?Recirculation? -- ,,
Grade or a combination?Grade or a combination?
u e n or ns a a on osu e n or ns a a on os
Operating system, i.e., Potable orOperating system, i.e., Potable or
Recirculation?Recirculation?
Size of the play areaSize of the play area
HardscapeHardscape
ze square oo ageze square oo age
SurfacingSurfacing
Budgeting for Installation CostBudgeting for Installation Cost
HardscapeHardscape
6 Reinforced concrete slab6 Reinforced concrete slab
Allow 10%Allow 10%--20% additional paved20% additional paved--
re a pro ess ona cons ruc on manager.
Neighborhood AssociationsNeighborhood Associations
Homeowners AssociationsHomeowners Associations Local SchoolsLocal Schools
CleanupCleanup
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Budgeting for Installation CostBudgeting for Installation CostSurfacingSurfacing
Broom finished concreteBroom finished concrete
Poured in place rubberPoured in place rubber Coatin s stems for color and or skidCoatin s stems for color and or skid
resistanceresistance
PotablePotable
RecirculationRecirculation
Health SafetyHealth Safety
Area RequirementsArea Requirements
Potable SystemsPotable Systems
-- PowerPower minimum 120 Volts AC, 20minimum 120 Volts AC, 20
Drain to wasteDrain to waste -- Waste waterWaste waterconnectionconnection minimum 4 line tominimum 4 line tosanitary or ??? Check local codessanitary or ??? Check local codes
Area RequirementsArea Requirements
Recirculation systemsRecirculation systems
WaterWater -- minimum 3/4 line at 50 psiminimum 3/4 line at 50 psi
equipment (pumps)equipment (pumps) single phase vs 3 phasesingle phase vs 3 phase
Equipment SpaceEquipment Space Reservoir SpaceReservoir Space Drain to waste + Filter BackwashDrain to waste + Filter Backwash -- WasteWaste
sanitary or ??? Check local codes.sanitary or ??? Check local codes.
Water Meter?Water Meter?
Planning for Play and SafetyPlanning for Play and Safety
Plan to Maximize the Play Value (Fun!).Plan to Maximize the Play Value (Fun!).
Plan to Maximize Play Safety.Plan to Maximize Play Safety. Plan for Water Safety.Plan for Water Safety.
Planning your Aquatic Playground toPlanning your Aquatic Playground to
Maximize the Play Value (Fun!).Maximize the Play Value (Fun!).
Play ScenarioPlay Scenario -- the grouping of all thethe grouping of all the
EVENTS makeEVENTS make--up the operation of anup the operation of an
aquatic playground. Basically how theaquatic playground. Basically how the
aquatic playground operates.aquatic playground operates.
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A play scenario should be
es ne o s mu a e
childrens i m a i na t i o ns as
well as their senses ofsight,h e a r i n g , an t o u c h .
n aqua c p ay area s ou
be desi ned to te a s e b
creating a n t i c i p a t i o n ands u rp ris e .
Make sureMake sure YOUYOU can chan e lacan chan e latimes & scenariostimes & scenarios
Activators Planning your Aquatic PlaygroundPlanning your Aquatic Playground
to Maximize Play Safetyto Maximize Play Safety
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2-5 Years 5-12 Years
Early Teens All Ages
8-12 Year Old
Cryptosporidium Parvum
What is Crypto?What is Crypto?
Cryptosporidium parvum is a parasite thatCryptosporidium parvum is a parasite thats excre e n e eces o n ec es excre e n e eces o n ec e
humans, cattle, and other mammals.humans, cattle, and other mammals.
Management SystemManagement SystemWater TreatmentWater Treatment
FiltrationFiltration
SandSand
CartridgeCartridge
UVUV
Acid to balance pHAcid to balance pH
Chlorine to sanitizeChlorine to sanitize
Sea KlearSea Klear
Showers and si nsShowers and si ns
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Monitoring of water quality andMonitoring of water quality and
maintenance of water treatmentmaintenance of water treatment
Maintain Water level.Maintain Water level.
Regularly check water clarity.Regularly check water clarity.
Regularly monitor chlorine and ph levelsRegularly monitor chlorine and ph levels -- aaminimum of three times a day.minimum of three times a day.
Maintain a log book.Maintain a log book.
Regularly inspect for slime or visible bacteria.Regularly inspect for slime or visible bacteria.
Regularly clean filter.Regularly clean filter.
What To Do/What To Look ForWhat To Do/What To Look For
Regularly clean pump strainer baskets.Regularly clean pump strainer baskets.
Periodically shock the system.Periodically shock the system.
Re ularl dum reservoir.Re ularl dum reservoir.
If theres aIf theres a
,, RecirculationRecirculationvsvsPotable S stemsPotable S stems
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Typical Potable SystemTypical Potable System
Drain
City Water (Potable) SystemCity Water (Potable) System
Rule of Thumb BudgetRule of Thumb Budget
- ay
Equipmentand
2/3 -Constructionandns a a on
Recirculation System
Main EquipmentVault
Wet Deck
Sediment Trap
Recirculation
WaterTreatment
Vaults
and Strainer
Reservoir
Wet Deck Equipment
Room
Sediment Trap
and Strainer
Recirculation
Reservoir
Recirculation SystemsRecirculation Systems
Equipment Room vs VaultEquipment Room vs Vault Water Treatment SystemWater Treatment System
Distance from Equipment to Play AreaDistance from Equipment to Play Area
Proximity of ServicesProximity of Services Water, Power, SewerWater, Power, Sewer
Budget PlanningBudget Planning
Hardsca e ConstructionHardsca e Construction PlaRecirculation andRecirculation and
Water TreatmentWater Treatment
Equipment andAccessories
Equipment RoomEquipment Room
VaultVault Installation of PlayEquipment andAccessories
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Borrowing PotableBorrowing Potable
Irrigation WaterIrrigation WaterIrrigation Syste
Backflow PreventerValve
Irrigation
Pump
Box
DrainRain Bird Controller
Water Odyssey ControllerAquatic Play Area
Holding
TankSediment Trap
Play & Save SystemPlay & Save SystemBud et PlanninBud et Plannin
Holding TankHolding Tank
Irrigation SystemIrrigation System
Equipment andAccessories
Installation of Play
Accessories
ummaryummary
Site Selection and PlanningSite Selection and Planning
Bud etinBud etin
Area RequirementsArea Requirements
Recirculation versus Potable SystemsRecirculation versus Potable Systems
Borrowing Potable Irrigation Water forBorrowing Potable Irrigation Water for
PlayPlay
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