Water Spray Parks
In 2011, Grassy Creek Regional Park and Riverwood Park received new water spray parks, thanks to a grant from United Water.
Water spray parks spray streams of water in multiple directions. Because there is no standing water, lifeguards are not required. They are activated by a motion sensor located on the concrete pad and cycle for about 15 minutes. The parks are free and open to the public from dawn to dusk.
Spray parks provide much-needed services to park patrons and elevate positive experiences at Indy Parks.
"The spraygrounds provide a fun, eco-friendly way for our youth to enjoy the parks during the hot summer months," says Tim Blagsvedt, United Water project manager. "Making the planet sustainable is the greatest job on Earth; that's why we support Indy Parks as they help build and sustain a healthy community."
Riverwood Park and Grassy Creek Regional Park are homes to two of Indy Parks' newest Summer Supervised Play Programs, which provide free, structured activities and programs to youth ages 6 to 12.
Spray Park at Riverwood Park
The new spray park at Riverwood Park (shown in the photo above), located at 7201 Crittenden Avenue, officially opened July 14.
Spray Park at Grassy Creek Regional Park
The new spray park at Grassy Creek Regional Park, located at 10510 E. 30th Street, officially opened June 21. The park includes sports-themed features in the shapes of basketballs, tennis rackets and soccer goals. The photo at right shows the park being installed.