Splash Pad Proposal

SPLASH PAD PROPOSAL

Sources Consulted

The ConceptConstruct a zero depth Splash Pad Water

Featured Play Area.Utilize fencing to control access.Construct rental pavilions.Construct a building to accommodate:

RestroomsChanging roomsConcessionsFee collectionsStorage

Limited operating season, 3-4 months.Design for income potential to cover

operating expenses.

Splash Pad BenefitsProvides a community-wide aquatic feature

at minimal cost.Provides the maximum income potential to

recoup operating expense at no cost to tax payers.

No lifeguards are needed (zero depth water).

Can be operated with part-time staff.Will attract out of town users increasing

SPLOST funds and economic impact.

What can it look like?

What can it look like?

What can it look like?

What can it look like?

Construction CostsSplash Pad

$300,000Building $100,000Fencing $15,0002 Pavilions $50,000Shade Structures $25,000Landscaping $20,000Erosion/Retention $20,000Engineering $20,000

Total $550,000

Operational CostsMemorial Day-Labor Day

Monday-Saturday 10am-7pmSunday 1pm-5pm

Staffing- 1 person during normal hours$7,700

Additional staff for rentals$3,000Operation- utilities, chemicals, maintenance

$12,000Advertising $1,000Wristbands, operating supplies $500Janitorial Supplies$1,000Concession Supplies (start-up)

$1,000

Total $26,200

Income PotentialCity of Hampton, Georgia

Free to residents Non-residents $5-$10 per

person Groups- $3.75-$5 per

person

City of Roswell, Georgia $2 per person Birthday party/pavilion $200

per 2 hours Private rentals, 7pm-9pm

$250-$350

City of Dublin, Georgia $2 per person

*Average Daily Fee $2-$5

Income PotentialDaily fees $ 3x 125 x 90 $33,750

Birthday party/pavilion rentals$150 ea. x 4 per weekend x 12 weeks $7,200

Private Rentals $250 x 2 x 12weeks $6,000

Concessions $5,000

Estimated Potential Income$51,950Projected Operating Cost$26,200Projected Available Revenue$25,750

(Revenue could be used for major maintenance and/or updating)

Possible Locations

City Park

Alternative OptionSplash Pad/Dog Park/Walking

Trail Carver Road Park

Advantages of a Carver Road Complex Existing County-owned property.

Central location with Hwy. 19-41 access.

The long-term County-wide need of a dog park will be met.

Walking trails are always a demand. One central building (restrooms) for

multiple facilities in location will be utilized.

Additional rental pavilions. Within walking distance for citizens,

over twice as many housing units than City Park.

Ability to incorporate fitness/training components for the Fire Department Headquarters.

Construction CostsSplash Pad Area-to include

Additional restrooms, 2-sided $550,000Dog Park Area $100,0004,000’ Walking Trail $120,0002 Rental Pavilions $75,0002 Smaller Pavilions $30,000Picnic Areas $25,000Playground $125,000Fitness Area $30,000Gravel Parking for 150 + Roads $300,000Retention $30,000Engineering $100,000Signage $10,000Site Amenities $20,000

Total $1,615,000

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