I’m with Casey on this. Herrlinger Park would be an appropriate location for our less financially privileged children as would somewhere near the Lincoln community center.
I just want to put in my two cents about location. The people the splash pad will most positively impact are kids/families that cannot afford to go to the public pool and otherwise will be playing in the sprinkler. Don't put it so far that these families struggle to get there. Put it some place that an older sibling can walk a younger sibling to the park and they can play and come home. Duke is too far out for that community. The people that frequent Duke park can typically afford to visit a pool or splash pad elsewhere...and if those people can go out to Duke park, they can make it to a centralized park downtown...
I really like the Prouty Plaza idea but not without addressing the issue of parking. People do not want to park even a block away. I know it's been discussed to death but we really need to free up the parking lot. And would this also mean little kiddos darting around the square? Duke has parking but it's too far out. I know nothing but why not throw Herrlinger in the mix
Considering that Herrlinger has a water tower, a lot of the infrastructure HAS to be there....right? Parking is going to be an issue to be reckoned with sooner rather than later. Maybe something like this helps press that issue a little more?
I voted for Community Park due to parking and location, but I sort of like the Prouty Plaza idea. The splash pad at "The Greene" in Dayton comes to mind. People can enjoy shopping, eating, and giving their kids a fun place to burn up energy.
I think it's an "out of the box" idea that is worth considering. The planning consultants that I was able to talk to Friday night said that downtown lacks amenities for families. It does a great job of catering to older adults, a splash pad might fit the bill.
I don't think it is necessary to trash the bike path idea to advocate for a splash pad. The city has the capacity to acquire and/or designate resources to do both. I'm not sure about the logistics and engineering of it, but I think the coolest place for a splash pad would be atop the levee by the gazebo.
My only trashing of the bike path idea comes from the place where I see it as a misplaced priority. Ask residents what they want, and I'll bet you dimes to donuts they will choose a splash pad over bike paths by a 10 to 1 margin. But, you are right, the resources exist to do both.
This is a great breakdown of ideas! I like the idea of McKaig & Race because of the location being sort of central Troy but I think parking might be a problem if there is no big lot. I voted Duke because I think it has the most space available and adequate parking but some of the other options such as Archer would be great too. People will come no matter where it’s built!!
I’m with Casey on this. Herrlinger Park would be an appropriate location for our less financially privileged children as would somewhere near the Lincoln community center.
Perhaps. With the water tower there, it seems like it could be a natural fit.
I love all the serious talk about splash pads!!!
I just want to put in my two cents about location. The people the splash pad will most positively impact are kids/families that cannot afford to go to the public pool and otherwise will be playing in the sprinkler. Don't put it so far that these families struggle to get there. Put it some place that an older sibling can walk a younger sibling to the park and they can play and come home. Duke is too far out for that community. The people that frequent Duke park can typically afford to visit a pool or splash pad elsewhere...and if those people can go out to Duke park, they can make it to a centralized park downtown...
I think is comment is spot on. Thank you.
I really like the Prouty Plaza idea but not without addressing the issue of parking. People do not want to park even a block away. I know it's been discussed to death but we really need to free up the parking lot. And would this also mean little kiddos darting around the square? Duke has parking but it's too far out. I know nothing but why not throw Herrlinger in the mix
Considering that Herrlinger has a water tower, a lot of the infrastructure HAS to be there....right? Parking is going to be an issue to be reckoned with sooner rather than later. Maybe something like this helps press that issue a little more?
Nice article.couldnt have been more explaintory
Thanks
I voted for Community Park due to parking and location, but I sort of like the Prouty Plaza idea. The splash pad at "The Greene" in Dayton comes to mind. People can enjoy shopping, eating, and giving their kids a fun place to burn up energy.
I think it's an "out of the box" idea that is worth considering. The planning consultants that I was able to talk to Friday night said that downtown lacks amenities for families. It does a great job of catering to older adults, a splash pad might fit the bill.
Ideas well laid out. Archer, Duke, Community- all would work. Prouty, too much of a stretch- but I like that you challenge us with new ideas!
Thanks Kent!
I don't think it is necessary to trash the bike path idea to advocate for a splash pad. The city has the capacity to acquire and/or designate resources to do both. I'm not sure about the logistics and engineering of it, but I think the coolest place for a splash pad would be atop the levee by the gazebo.
My only trashing of the bike path idea comes from the place where I see it as a misplaced priority. Ask residents what they want, and I'll bet you dimes to donuts they will choose a splash pad over bike paths by a 10 to 1 margin. But, you are right, the resources exist to do both.
This is a great breakdown of ideas! I like the idea of McKaig & Race because of the location being sort of central Troy but I think parking might be a problem if there is no big lot. I voted Duke because I think it has the most space available and adequate parking but some of the other options such as Archer would be great too. People will come no matter where it’s built!!
You are probably right, but I do think having it within walking distance of neighborhoods is vitally important.