Politics & Government
Splash Park Resolution Passed by Supervisors
The resolution, passed by Upper Macungie Supervisors, allows the township to apply for a state grant for the proposed $450,000 splash park at Grange Road Park.
Upper Macungie Supervisors passed a resolution Thursday night allowing the township to apply for a state grant to defray the cost of building a splash park at Grange Road Park.
The township is seeking a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) that would match up to half of the $450,000 cost of construction.
The township's 2011 Parks and Recreation survey listed a pool as the most requested facility in the township. However, funds for a pool are not available, so the decision was made to pursue a splash park.
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The township developed the 162-acre Grange Road Park in phases, starting with a pavilion, restrooms and a concession stand.
The splash park stage will include an associated parking lot and restrooms.
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Splash parks are areas with no standing water. They typically have ground nozzles that spray water upward. They also feature mushroom umbrellas and various types of sprayers.
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