Milford Considers Splash Pads at Eisenhower Park

MILFORD, CT - Some cool items may be on the horizon at Eisenhower Park.

According to the March Board of Parks, Beach and Recreation Commission, the agency's Director Paul Piscitelli was asked if the city had splash pads.

"Piscitelli advised that we do not; however, the City has applied for a STEAP Grant (Small Town Economic Assistance Program) for $500K to put in a splash pad, dog park and reconfigure of the entrance way to Eisenhower Park," the meeting minutes state.

A splash pad is often very popular for kids, and are often placed at parks. There is very little standing water and often a way for kids to beat the heat during the summer months.

Summer programming

Piscitelli advised, according to meeting minutes, "we are in the process of getting schedules together. Schools will be getting out earlier this year and plans are in place to start earlier than in the past and some are contract programs that are not a direct cost to us.

The Summer Playground Program will start in June as opposed to the end of June or after the start of the fiscal year. Camp Happiness will be held at Foran High School with a six-week program. Also, started a flag football program for boys and girls ages five to 13 to be held at Jonathan Law High School on Sundays. Registration is progressing."

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