Town of Garner, NC
Home MenuWhite Deer Park Improvements
Photo Description: The above image shows a map of White Deer Park and areas of interest, highlighting the existing playground area that is being re-designed and the future location of the splash pad.
Project Scope: This project includes a new splash pad and an inclusive playground at White Deer Park. The splash pad will be located on the east side of the park, adjacent to existing picnic shelters, restrooms and parking. The inclusive playground will replace an aging playground in deteriorated condition near the Nature Center.
Funding Source: State funding ($1.4 million for the splash pad), ARP funds for design ($133,110) and fee-in-lieu balance ($1.366 million) for playground
Design Consultant: Surface678
Project Schedule for Playground (tentative and subject to change):
| Prelim Design | Completed Spring 2023 |
| Public Meeting 1 | May 9, 2023 |
| Playground 65% Design Flythrough Animation; Renderings |
Completed Fall 2023 |
| Playground Public Meeting 2 | March 25, 2024 |
| Construction Documents | Summer 2025 |
| Anticipated Start of Playground Construction | Fall 2025 |
| Anticipated Completion of Playground Construction | Late 2025/Early 2026 |
Project Schedule for Splash Pad (tentative and subject to change):
| Prelim Design | Completed Spring 2023 |
| Public Meeting 1 | May 9, 2023 |
| Design-Build Request for Qualifications | Completed Spring 2024 |
| Award Design-Build Firm | Summer 2024 |
| Anticipated Start of Splash Pad Construction | Fall 2025 |
| Anticipated Completion of Splash Pad Construction | Late 2025/Early 2026 |
Town Project Manager: Matt Beard
Public Meeting Materials from May 2023:
White Deer Park_Public Meeting_Site analysis
White Deer Park_Public Meeting_Precedent Board
White Deer Park_May 2023_Survey
Public Meeting Materials from March 2024:
White Deer Park_Public Meeting Board_March 2024
