Ames Splash Pad Location Meetings Set For March 16

Press release from the City of Ames:

March 10, 2021

Ames Parks and Recreation Department is holding two virtual public input sessions on Tuesday, March 16, to present and gather feedback about the location of a new splash pad. The two potential sites are Emma McCarthy Lee Park, 3400 Ross Road, or Daley Park and Greenbelt, 340 Wilder Blvd.

Meetings will be held via Zoom teleconference at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. While the meetings will be nearly identical, the first meeting will focus on the Emma McCarthy Lee site, and the second meeting will consider Daley Park. However, participants may attend whichever meeting works with their schedule.

Splash Pad Location Public Input Zoom Meeting (5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85763848459

By telephone: 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 857 6384 8459

“When deciding the best location to install this exciting new water feature, we had some limiting criteria including the need for public restrooms, which eliminated many parks from consideration,” Abraham said. “Whenever we explore new park investments, we look carefully at the entire park system to ensure we are being strategic and equitable in our decision-making.”

The Ames Park and Recreation Commission will review comments at its March 25 meeting and may decide a location at that time. Those unable to attend the input meetings may send comments to Parks and Recreation Director Keith Abraham at keith.abraham@cityofames.org

The Parks and Recreation Department manages 38 parks and offers approximately 180 athletic, aquatic, instructional, and wellness programs. Indoor programs are provided year-round at the Community Center, Ames/ISU Ice Arena, and Municipal Pool. For more information on Ames Parks and Recreation, please call the Community Center at 515.239.5350.

This press release was produced by the City of Ames. The views expressed here are the author’s own.