Aquatic Spray Park Project

Morden Aquatic Spray Park Open2011 Season

The Spray Park opens on Saturday, June 4th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, weather permitting. The hours of operation for July and August will be 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Any changes will be posted here.

Location

The Spray Park is located in Morden Park on the west side of 12th Street and North of Highway #3 in Morden.

Amenities

A variety of colourful spray apparatus are turned on by pressing a button on a post at the edge of the Spray Park. The fun is in guessing which apparatus will come on next. The Spray Park will cool the children down on a hot summer day. There are picnic amenities, various unique pieces of playground equipment and accessible washrooms nearby.

Closing & Guidelines

The Spray Park will be turned off during cool weather and rain. Children must have adult supervision at all times. Basic rules make everyone's visit to the park more enjoyable. The rules are displayed on site. Please abide by them and show respect for other users and the park itself. Most of all, have fun!

July 28th, 2010 - Grand Opening of the Morden Spray Park

On Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 2:00 pm the Aquatic Spray Park was officially opened.

This spray park was made possible through the generosity of the following sponosrs as well as many donations from private individuals.

 

  • Town of Morden
  • Province of Manitoba
  • Manitoba Homecoming Event
  • Polywest Liquid Handling Products
  • Morden Elks Club
  • Bernie's Backhoe Service
  • Morden Area Foundation
  • Morden Thrift Shop
  • Morden Lions Club

 

  • SPRAY PARK RULES & REGULATIONS
    The Spray Park is NOT a Supervised Area – Use at Your Own Risk
    • Spray Park Hours – 8:00am to 10:00pm
    • The Spray Park is intended for children 12 years of age and under. Parents are welcome.
    • Children must have adult supervision at all times. We ask that everyone be responsible for any mess made by the child they are supervising.
    • Older children must be aware of smaller children on the Spray Park pad. Play safe.
    • Participants must conduct themselves in a courteous, safe and family oriented manner at all times on park facilities.
    • No glass containers, food or drinks of any kind are allowed on Spray Park pad.
    • No skateboards, roller blades, bicycles, pets, water balloons, beach balls, pool noodles, etc. are allowed on Spray Park pad.
    • No RunningMorden Spray Park Grand Opening
    • For your safety please wear water shoes or flip flops while using the Spray Park – no street shoes are allowed.
    • Proper attire must be worn at all times on all Town of Morden Park Facilities.
    • Do not swing, hang or pull on any Spray Park equipment.
    • If there are any problems, please contact the Town of Morden Community Services Department at 822-5431

    June 21st, 2010 Construction Begins Morden Aquatic Spray Park Ground Work.

    The Aquatic Spray Park is becoming a reality with construction starting on June 21st, 2010 in Morden Park.  Contractors are busy installing the underground tanks and pipework.  The goal is to have the spray park complete in time for a Grand Opening Ceremony to be held on July 28th at 2:00 pm.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

    The contractors on this project are Bernie’s Backhoe, Crozier Agencies, Cornerstone Construction, Schroeder Plumbing & Heating, Ron’s Electric, Polywest and Morden Concrete.

    The Aquatic Spray Park will be 3,414 sq ft and accommodate 100 children. 

    Why an Aquatic Spray Park?

    • It is environmentally friendly - no chemicals required.
    • The water can be recycled. The water can be held in an underground tank and pumped out by our parks staff to water the many trees and flowers throughout town.
    • It is motion or touch activated so water is only running while the playground is being used.Splash Park Drawing
    • The hours of operation can be extended so parents and children can enjoy it anytime of the day as well as earlier in the season because it does not require staff to operate.
    • Within the Spray Park there is no pooling of water, therefore we are not required to have life guard staff on duty.
    • It appleasls to children of all ages as well as parents.
    • It will save money in annual operating costs.

    September 2009 - Morden Wading Pool Gone - Soon to be an Aquatic Spray Park

    The Morden Wading Pool in Morden Park had served the community for over 45 years. In October 2009 the wading pool was removed in anticipation of funding and development for an Aquatic Spray Park. Fundraising startee on September 20th, 2009 when the event "Splish Splash Were Having a Bash" was held - raising over $625.00. This was the last chance for people to use the wading pool

     

    If you have any concerns or comments please contact the Community Services Department.