New Sprayground Opening At Sunset Pool This Summer

GENEVA, IL -- The Geneva Park District Board of Commissioners has approved the construction of a new sprayground at Sunset Pool. Construction got underway in the fall and the sprayground is slated to be complete by Sunset Pool’s opening day on May 25, 2019.

The sprayground will replace the sand area and play structure currently located east of the main pool. The new interactive water sprayground will feature 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 swaying palm with dumping coconuts, a spinning flower and super soaker water rings. Children will also enjoy a variety of other active elements throughout the park, including a push-me-pull-you squirting feature and and a squirting split pea.

“We are thrilled about this addition at Sunset 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 total cost of the sprayground is $522,000.

“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.

Pool passes for the 2019 season will go on sale beginning Feb. 28. Early bird pool pass rates will be available through April 30; regular rates are effective as of May 1. People can choose to purchase a Sunset Pool Pass; a Mill Creek Pool Pass; or a Gold Pool Pass, which allows users entry into both Mill Creek and Sunset Pools.

Information on a ribbon cutting ceremony will be announced in May.

For more information, please visit www.genevaparks.org or call (630) 232-4542.

Photo via the Geneva Park District