The Walkerton Kinsmen Splash Pad
The Walkerton Kinsmen Splash is open from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. seven (7) days a week! The splash pad is fenced in and supervised by staff as required by the applicable provincial guidelines. Only 20 people will be allowed in the Splash Pad at one time. Residents will be able to access the Splash Pad for a period of 30 minutes during busy or peak times.
There will be a "first come first serve" rule to allow residents equal time at the Splash Pad. Any child who exits/leaves the Splash Pad will be required to re-join the time and wait until another child leaves the Splash Pad before they are able to re-enter the facility.
The Walkerton Kinsmen Splash Pad is located at 10 James St. Walkerton
Walkerton Kinsmen Splash Pad Rules
| An Exciting Idea |
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The idea for a splash pad project was first brought to Brockton Council in June 2013 when the Kinsmen Club of Walkerton proposed the idea at a Council meeting, highlighting the health and economic benefits of building a splash pad in Brockton. Brockton Council supported the idea of partnering with the Kinsmen Club and entered into an agreement with the Club in March 2014. As part of the agreement with the Municipality, the Kinsmen Club has committed to raising $80,000 as their contribution to the project with the Municipality contributing up to $80,000. The final estimate for construction of the splash pad is $160,000. |
| Construction and Grand Opening |
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In September 2015, Brockton Council accepted the tender from ABC Recreation for the construction of the Kinsmen Splash Pad at Centennial Park in Walkerton. The final tender price is $138,049.27 (HST included). Construction of the pad and installation water features began in May 2016 and the Kinsmen Splash Pad is hosted its grand opening on June 25, 2016. The final estimate for total construction costs for the splash pad is $160,000. Check out the Walkerton Kinsmen Splash Pad Video from the Walkerton BIA's YouTube page for more information. |
| Donations |
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The Kinsmen Club has currently raised $95,717 through fundraising events and donations from community businesses, organizations, and individual donors, making the Kinsmen Splash Pad a true community project! |
| Ontario Trillium Foundation |
| The Municipality of Brockton received an Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital grant in the amount of $25,000.00 for the Walkerton Kinsmen Splash Pad project, which will be directed to the construction costs of this project. |
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