LAKE COUNTRY ROTARY TO BUILD A SAFE & FUN SPLASH PARK IN NIXON PARK IN HARTLAND, WI
The Lake Country Rotary and Lake Country Foundation are planning the construction of a Splash Pad in Nixon Park. The goal is to raise $300,000 in cash and in-kind donations to complete the construction of the splash pad. Both the Lake Country Foundation and the Lake Country Rotary have committed funds for the project.
Lake Country Rotary Splash Pad
Our parks are among Hartland’s finest resources. The
Splash Pad will significantly enhance family recreational opportunities as a new and different fun-filled experience. We are so pleased that the Hartland Rotary Club has taken on this project. Rotary’s civic involvement is a cornerstone in our community of service.
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The Splash Pad in Marathon Park has been well-received
by the community. Attendance there is equal to our outdoor
swimming pools on a monthly basis.
Parents bring their children to the facility knowing that the kids will enjoy themselves in a safe, refreshing atmosphere that is not dependent upon the child’s ability to swim.
Karyn Powers, Recreation Superintendent
Wausau and Marathon County Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department
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Sasha Snapp, Director of Recreation
Village of Hartland
manage total water usage, hours of operation, and create a fun and random pattern of water spray features for kids of all ages. The splash pad will be wheel chair accessible and a great addition to our community. Anticipated Grand Opening—Spring 2013.
Piggly Wiggly Splash Pad Sponsor
Frontier Title Splash Pad Sponsor
A splash pad combines the sensations of water movements and interactive play elements in a safe “zero-depth” water play area. There is no need for lifeguards and virtually no drowning risk. The play area is constructed on a concrete slab with various water features that spray water in different patterns and directions, cooling off the visitors on those hot summer days.
After construction, the pad will be owned and operated by the Village of Hartland. The ongoing costs are low—just the water that is pumped through the features. The pad will be open during summer months and a computer control allows the village to
Hartland Village Mart Splash Pad Sponsor
Lake Country Rotary Past-President Mike Kaiser presented a plaque to Rotarian Dr. Seth Barr, owner of Forward Chiropractic, for his donation to the Lake Country Rotary Splash Pad being constructed in Nixon Park.
Lake Country Rotary President Chris Keto presented a plaque to Glenn Welnak from Modern Woodmen of America, who made a matching donation to the Lake Country Rotary Splash Pad.
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Mike Kaiser, Lake Country Rotary Club Past President, presented a plaque RC Insurance Services in recognition of their donation to the Lake Country Rotary Splash Pad opening in Nixon Park this summer. Pictured with Mike Kaiser are Jeff Cardenas, President of RC Insurance Services, and Terri Cardenas.
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Local business man, Pat Dempsey, of Walker & Dunlop and part owner of the new 142 E. Capitol Drive commercial building, was presented a plaque for his family's donation to the Lake Country Rotary Splash Pad. Pictured with Pat is Lake Country Rotary Club Past President Sam Emanuele of Emanuele & Haut CPAs.
HCC photo should read: Rotarian Bill Kasch presented a plaque to Hartland Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lynn Minturn in appreciation of their donation to and their support of the Lake Country Rotary Splash Pad, under construction in Nixon Park.
Rotarian Bill Kasch presented a plaque to the staff of First Bank Financial Center for their donation to the Lake Country Rotary Splash Pad. Pictured From left to right- Christine Krueger, Denise Mikulak, Liz Koehler, Sharon Solveson, Katelynn Jorgenson, Rotarian Bill Kasch, Ashley Weeden, Corrine Mikula, and Peter Hoeft (rear).
