John Anderson Park
Project Type: Splash Pad
Location: Grandview, Missouri, USA
In 2023, we hosted our fourth annual Make a SPLASH! Grant Contest to award two deserving organizations in the United States an all-expenses-paid splash pad surface. One award was for a facility that exemplified inclusive design principles and the other was need-based for a deserving community that met specific benchmark criteria.
We received an incredible number of thoughtful applications and out of so many deserving entries, one of the entries we received stood out. The Need-Based Award winner was John Anderson Park Splash Pad in Grandview, Missouri.
Our 2023 entrants chose from 6 pre-designed themes that would be tailored to fit their project scope. The city of Grandview chose the Treasure Hunt option which features a bright triangle gradient Pattern in a custom color palette of Bluebird, Turquoise, Seafoam, and Mojave. A mix of Sea Life, Marine, and Treasure Hunt Inlays can be seen across the splash pad in both neutral and complementing colors.
Existing Waterplay spray features from their High Seas Collection laid the groundwork for this immersive experience complete with a sailing ship, whale tail, and palm tree. Four sound sprays are interspersed throughout the amenity where children can activate and listen to different sounds including a whale, dolphin, penguin and seagull. Dynamic ground sprays encourage motion throughout the entire area and our tiles now weave between their features with a treasure hunt surface game designed to excite and inspire imagination.
We can’t wait to hear the stories of how this project will continue to uplift and transform the way families play at John Anderson Park in Grandview, Missouri. Thank you to the city of Grandview for entering our contest and for trusting us to surface your community’s splash pad!
Project Highlights
Facility: John Anderson Park
Location: Grandview, Missouri, USA
Install Date: May 2024
Area: 1,287 sq ft (120 m²)
Main Colors: Bluebird, Turquoise, Seafoam, Mojave
Inlay Colors: Sepia, Heron, Onyx, Limelight, Sunshine, Pomegranate, Iris
Texture: Ripple 2.0
Thickness: 3/8”
Designer: Life Floor Studio
Installer: Inside Edge Safety Surfaces
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