Summary
The city will spend about $1 million on a new, larger splash pad at Tilles Park, replacing a cheaply built one from a prior administration that would otherwise need a $150,000 mechanical retrofit. The old pad becomes a basketball court.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$998,934.60 from the 1/8% parks sales tax.
✅Who benefits
Families on the north side, where Tilles Park attendance has surged since new amenities opened.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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