Bishop Rayford Hankins Memorial Park Community Splash Pad Development Plan
has safety surfacing, and contains varying levels of interactive play materials, making the facility accessible for those with all abilities. Objectives • Provide a community gathering space that promotes outdoor family-friendly activities and fosters social interaction • Develop a water facility that is accessible to people of all ages and abilities • Host events and community programs at the park to encourage use of the facilities Goal 2: Improve Local Amenities Currently, there are no water recreation attractions in Pender County. A splash pad in Burgaw will encourage residents to stay in town during the hot summer months, rather than venturing to Wilmington or other surrounding areas to find water recreation opportunities. Not only will residents use this facility, but members of nearby communities will be able to enjoy the splash pad, promoting tourism and supporting local businesses while they are in Burgaw. The proposed location for the splash pad, Hankins Park, is a passive park that is rarely used other than to host parties at the pavilion on site. A splash pad at Hankins Park, situated along the Osgood Canal Greenway and Urban Trail, will facilitate increased usage of Burgaw’s existing park acreage. Objectives • Build the first interactive water feature in the county • Encourage residents to recreate locally instead of traveling to other areas • Attract visitors from nearby communities • Enhance the usability of an existing passive park that does not have any active engagement elements Goal 3: Promote Sustainability and Stewardship The Parks, Recreation, and Tourism department seeks to use resources to their highest potential while minimizing waste. The Hankins Park splash pad will be primarily funded through grants and community and business donations as organized by The Parks Foundation of Burgaw. To minimize wasted water and be financially conscious, the proposed project includes a recirculation system that reuses and treats the water from the splash pad to continuously provide
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