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Splash Pad Could Be Coming To Beulah Park
September 14, 2019
Escambia County District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh says he is interested exploring a possible splash pad for Beulah Park.
“I have been asked about the feasibility of bringing one of these amenities out to the residents that live near Beulah Park,” he wrote on his blog Friday. “so I have had some staff looking into this.:
Bergosh said that initial research shows the cost would be between $75,000 and $90,000, but there are other costs to be considered. He said a system that uses a continual supply of potable water would have a lower construction cost but a higher water bill. Or a system that recirculates the water would need to be monitored and checked to assure cleanliness, but that might could be done by county staff at the nearby Equestrian Center.
“If it is deemed feasible and practical, I will set aside some of my discretionary LOST (local option sales tax) funds to construct this amenity,” Bergosh said. “I hope we can get this done–it would be great for the county to have one of these for the many children who do not have access to pools or other bodies of water in the heat of our summer.”
Pictured: A splash pad that opened in Atmore last year at a cost of $150,000. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Comments
12 Responses to “Splash Pad Could Be Coming To Beulah Park”
I fully support a splash pad
The one in Atmore is really cool , I hope this happens for this area,Gr8 Idea!
Love the idea but would also love some kind of public transportation. So many homes are being built out here we have three schools it just seems we could get a bus so we might could go to “town” and find jobs.
Best idea yet!!! This would be amazing for our community!
Love this….. great great idea
We played out in the street when the firemen opened the hydrant for 10 minutes.and flooded the street. Am I old or what? We had a great time.
Yes build them better when Pine Forest area doesn’t even have a Park at all. Ya have to drive to Beulah.
Expand the parking lot please! There was *ONE* birthday party going on one weekend and that plus the few others there to play took up all of the spaces. Definitely expand the parking then I’m all for it, kids love splash pads!
Do not let the Town of Century manage this splash pad!!!
Might not be enough parking at Beulah Park for the amount of people it will draw.
contact Century they may have one for sale.
Awesome! My 2 year old loves splash pads. I sure hope Beulah does not recirculate the water, no matter how good it’s treated, because that’s gross!! These dirty rug rats need fresh water.