New Sprayground Opening At Mill Creek Pool

A new water sprayground will be opening next month at Mill Creek Pool. The public is invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 2 at 11:45 a.m., according to a Geneva Park District news release. The first 100 in attendance before 12:30 p.m. will receive a special water squirt toy and free admission to Mill Creek Pool.

The interactive water sprayground features a variety of squirting, spraying and splashing features that will keep children cool and having fun all summer, according to a news release.

Highlights of the new sprayground include: a water playground featuring a slide, a sprinkling flower, and several spouting ground sprayers. Also, children will enjoy a variety of other active elements throughout the park, including the squirting snail, super soaking interactive water cannon, and a playful water parrot, according to a news release.

“We are thrilled aboutr this addition at Mill Creek Pool. The hands-on sprayground will be ADA accessible and feature vibrant colors and fun water features that allow children to utilize all five senses during play,” said Nicole Vickers, Superintendent of Recreation for Geneva Park District.

“The Geneva Park District Board of Commissioners approved the construction of the sprayground at the June 2017 meeting, and construction began in the fall of 2017. The total cost of the sprayground project was approximately $450,000, budgeted as part of our capital improvement plan,” said Vickers.

Mill Creek Pool is a 25 meter, 5 lane flat water pool that has a zero-depth play area featuring a water mushroom and spray bubblers. Other amenities include concessions, a hospitality room available for rentals, and locker rooms.

The Geneva Park District took ownership of Mill Creek Pool in 2014.

“We are constantly looking at ways to improve our parks, programs and facilities to meet the community’s needs,” said Sheavoun Lambillotte, Executive Director of the Geneva Park District. The acquisition of Mill Creek Pool allowed us to better serve the needs of our west side residents,” said Lambillotte.

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