Splash Pad Planned for Clifford Townsend Park Share

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Just out­side down­town along the Mis­sissinewa River­walk, there will soon be a ​“splash pad” in Clif­ford Townsend Park – a water fea­ture to enhance the qual­i­ty of life for res­i­dents in Marion.

The City is begin­ning the bid­ding process for con­struc­tion of the splash pad, with con­struc­tion expect­ed to begin by the end of May and com­plet­ed in Octo­ber, 2025. 

Engi­neer­ing & Plan­ning Direc­tor Mike Graft explained, ​“The splash pad will actu­al­ly be open by the end of August, with minor touch ups hap­pen­ing into September.”

Ren­der­ings pro­vid­ed by the City of Mar­i­on and part­ners are includ­ed as addi­tion­al pages in this press release (3 images).

May­or Ronald Mor­rell, Jr. said, ​“We are excit­ed to enhance our River­walk and Riv­er Dis­trict with the addi­tion of the Splash Pad. This new fea­ture will serve as a vibrant des­ti­na­tion along the path, invit­ing fam­i­lies to gath­er, and encour­ag­ing all res­i­dents to enjoy the nat­ur­al beau­ty and com­mu­ni­ty spir­it of our city.”

A ground­break­ing cer­e­mo­ny is planned for Mon­day, April 21^st, 2025 at Noon in Clif­ford Townsend Park locat­ed on Spencer Avenue at Nebras­ka Street, next to the Girl Scout Cabin.