About the design concepts

the designs presented in this engagement are two themes intended to take us through some options and styles to consider in the final splash pad design, but are not finished designs to vote on. Through community engagement use concept most preferred by participants and adapt it to the community needs and interests we hear about throughout this process. Finally we will add the actual splash elements, and create a fulsome design for construction later this year..

Modern Theme

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The modern design of the splash pad provides a timeless and inclusive play area with sleek lines and an open oval activity area. Spray equipment can be located all around the open space and integrated into the curved wall that sections off a smaller play zone.

This design recognizes the need for other activities around the splash area including trails and seating, and also connects well with other spaces inside the park.

Features:

• Concrete seat walls with mounted backed benches facing the splash pad
• An acrylic top shade structure located east of the site with colourful rectangular panels creating a decorative pattern effect
• Ample seating built-in with flexible space to bring chairs and blankets to relax in
• 3 metre wide accessible curved pathways surrounding the play area
  
  
  

Natural Theme

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The natural design of the splash pad harmoniously ties into the site with gentle pathways linking to the playground and washroom building. The oval shape of the splash pad is influenced by the existing playground shape, creating unity between these shared spaces.

The organic leaf acrylic top shade structure casts green petals on the splash pad surface. The shade structure invites people to sit at the picnic tables and lounge out of the sun.

Features:

• A sculptural rock feature south of the splash pad uses smooth boulders that provides opportunities for people to sit, climb and explore the splash pad.
• The organic leaf acrylic top shade structure casts green petals on the splash pad surface
• Ample seating bult-in with flexible space to bring chairs and blankets to relax in
• 3 metre wide accessible curved pathways surrounding the play area