New splash pad opens in the City of Mobile

Jun 19th, 2015

Mayor Sandy Stimpson, Commissioner Merceria Ludgood and Councilman Levon Manzie announced the opening of a new splash pad at Seals Park on Thursday.

"Providing amenities in our parks such as splash pads connects our community together," said Mayor Stimpson. "I am committed to improving our parks to become the most family-friendly city in America."

The Seals Park Splash pad is 50' diameter spray pad defined by a 6' wide perimeter concrete walk and is enclosed with a 5' high decorative fence. The project also included the installation of 6 new benches, a new 5' wide concrete walks, two trash receptacles and a drinking fountain.

CSA Group, Inc. designed the project and Aeiker Construction built the final product. The entire project cost $252,679 with funds allocated by Commissioner Ludgood.

Seals Park has also undergone other improvements including new ball field lighting, security lighting and tennis court resurfacing and lighting. A new walking trail is also expected to open this September.

"I want to thank Commissioner Ludgood's support for this project," said Stimpson. "This has been a great example of how the County and City can partner together to improve our community."
Three other splash pads can be found in the City of Mobile at Tricentennial Park, McCants-Chavers Park and Sullivan Park.

Stimpson also announced that City of Mobile's public pools are now officially open for summer at Figures Park, Trinity Gardens Park, Crawford-Murphy Park, Kidd Park, Lyons Park, Thomas Jr. Recreation Center, Harmon-Thomas Park, Rickarby Park, Baumhauer-Randle Park, Doyle Park, Taylor Community Center and Pool, Laun Park and Hillsdale Park.