SJ Spray Park - Class of 2000 Gift
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Hello fellow St. Johns Class of 2000 friends!
As you may have already read, good ol' St. Johns is nearing final funding for their Spray Park, located at the city park in the location of the old city pool.
I love St. Johns, and I'm proud to be from there. I wouldn't change a single thing about my childhood and am honestly so grateful to have experienced it with all of you. From elementary school to RBW, and right through the halls of SJHS, the Class of 2000 knew how to do did it right. AND...we will always be family for having grown up together!
I had sent out a message on Facebook challenging all Class of 2000 grads to donate $25 to help keep our hometown alive and well for the kids.
BUT...someone pointed out that we should work as a group to receive recognition on the donor signage.
So now I started a GoFundMe to reach a goal of $1,000 for the Spray Park. With $1,000, or only 40 of you giving $25 each, we can have "SJHS Class of 2000" placed on the donor sign at the park.
I'd love to take my kids there during my annual July return to SJ and show them that "daddy and his friends" helped make this splash park possible!
Once we have reached our goal, I will then take the money and make the bulk donation to receive credit for our name (SJHS Class of 2000) on the signage.
- James Kentfield
SJHS Class of 2000
Here is some more information on the project:
The Project
Development of a Water Spray Park in the St. Johns Main City Park is likely to make a substantial difference in the quality of community life, especially for public recreation, health and wellness and serve residents throughout Clinton County.
Highlights of the Water Spray Park include:
• Reuse of closed pool property
• 3,500 square foot water spray park
• Shade structures and picnic space
• Universal accessibility-people of all abilities welcome
• Renovation of existing bathhouse
• FREE ADMISSION
The funding to finish the first phase of this project includes: spray park construction, access routes from the parking lot to the spray park, and accessible tables.
Phase One development will include:
1. Water Spray Park
- Reuse the existing surge tank
- Installation of universally accessible spray park components and surfacing
- Timed On/off button mounted on a bollard, universally accessible
2. Access Routes and Deck Area
- All access routes will be 6’ wide
- Deck area will be on the same level as the access routes
- Brick pavers will be part of the access routes.
3. Site amenities constructed of recycled material
- Five ADA tables and benches
- Three Trash and three recycling receptacles
4. Fencing to help define the area
5. Parking- we will designate 5 of the 65 parking spots as handicapped parking.
- See more at: https://www.patronicity.com/project/st_johns_community_spray_park#/
As you may have already read, good ol' St. Johns is nearing final funding for their Spray Park, located at the city park in the location of the old city pool.
I love St. Johns, and I'm proud to be from there. I wouldn't change a single thing about my childhood and am honestly so grateful to have experienced it with all of you. From elementary school to RBW, and right through the halls of SJHS, the Class of 2000 knew how to do did it right. AND...we will always be family for having grown up together!
I had sent out a message on Facebook challenging all Class of 2000 grads to donate $25 to help keep our hometown alive and well for the kids.
BUT...someone pointed out that we should work as a group to receive recognition on the donor signage.
So now I started a GoFundMe to reach a goal of $1,000 for the Spray Park. With $1,000, or only 40 of you giving $25 each, we can have "SJHS Class of 2000" placed on the donor sign at the park.
I'd love to take my kids there during my annual July return to SJ and show them that "daddy and his friends" helped make this splash park possible!
Once we have reached our goal, I will then take the money and make the bulk donation to receive credit for our name (SJHS Class of 2000) on the signage.
- James Kentfield
SJHS Class of 2000
Here is some more information on the project:
The Project
Development of a Water Spray Park in the St. Johns Main City Park is likely to make a substantial difference in the quality of community life, especially for public recreation, health and wellness and serve residents throughout Clinton County.
Highlights of the Water Spray Park include:
• Reuse of closed pool property
• 3,500 square foot water spray park
• Shade structures and picnic space
• Universal accessibility-people of all abilities welcome
• Renovation of existing bathhouse
• FREE ADMISSION
The funding to finish the first phase of this project includes: spray park construction, access routes from the parking lot to the spray park, and accessible tables.
Phase One development will include:
1. Water Spray Park
- Reuse the existing surge tank
- Installation of universally accessible spray park components and surfacing
- Timed On/off button mounted on a bollard, universally accessible
2. Access Routes and Deck Area
- All access routes will be 6’ wide
- Deck area will be on the same level as the access routes
- Brick pavers will be part of the access routes.
3. Site amenities constructed of recycled material
- Five ADA tables and benches
- Three Trash and three recycling receptacles
4. Fencing to help define the area
5. Parking- we will designate 5 of the 65 parking spots as handicapped parking.
- See more at: https://www.patronicity.com/project/st_johns_community_spray_park#/
Organizer
James Kentfield
Organizer
St. Johns, MI