White Deer Park Project Map 2

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 AnimationRenderings
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