'North Bay's Family of Rotary' - the Rotary Clubs of North Bay and North Bay-Nipissing, have been working closely with City of North staff on this exciting project.  We are pleased to announce that, although the project is not yet fully complete, the Splash Pad opened at 10 am, Friday August 30th in time for the Labour Day Weekend. It will continue to operate daily between 10 am and 7 pm until Sunday, September 15th, weather permitting.

The public is being asked to remain within the fenced area around the splash pad to allow the new grass sod to take root.

Phase II of the project will commence in the spring, including installation of sun shelters, picnic tables, additional benches and the completion of the landscaping. 
 
Since 2007, the Splash Pad Project has been on our planning agendas. Our desire to create a legacy for the community and to provide a catalyst for development initiatives in the Downtown-Waterfront area. The Splash Pad, for “Kids from 2 to 102", will be fully accessible to all! And it features 3 zones - toddlers, family and older children/youth.

Splash Pads offer many benefits. Healthy active living, socialization of children, inter-generational participation, affordable recreation, the creation of a local destination for tourists, residents and visitors, just to name a few.

PHASE I IS NOW COMPLETE 

The Splash Pad is located directly behind the Discovery North Bay Museum (100 Ferguson Street), next to the City Bus Terminal and only a 5-minute walk from the Lake Nipissing waterfront via the Waterfront Pedestrian Underpass.

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FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN 

Ongoing to complete Phase II in the spring 2020.

​​PROGRESS (as of July 25, 2019)...

• ‘North Bay's Family of Rotary $250,000.00
• Donations received/pledged = $204,896.25
• Grants:
  • $150,000.00 FedNor (Canada)
  • $150,000.00 Northern Ontario Heritage Fund (Ontario)