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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


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

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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


Recirculation versus Potable SystemsRecirculation versus Potable Systems

Borrowing Potable Irrigation Water forBorrowing Potable Irrigation Water for

PlayPlay

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