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August 2, 2023
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Water projects making a big splash
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Smith does not have an estimated date. He replied, “I have not received a date f r o m the construct i o n Article and photos by Ethan Nahté crew on when they will be here. We have The City of Mena has been generat- to use a certified installer for the ing some anticipation amongst residents, especially the kids. The delivery of the splash pad equipment arrived from the Canadian province of Quebec to Tapley Park on July 19. On June 25, more splash pad equipment arrived for Janssen Park. Some of the features include a large snail and frog. The goal is to have at least one of the splash pads operational before the end of this summer. The pad at Janssen will be installed where the old basketball court is located. The new basketball court will remain and still be for basketball. Mayor Seth
equipment for warranty and liability purposes.” That’s not all. The parks department have the Boy and Girl fountain operational once more. Water exits the finial at the top of the umbrella
and cascades to the pool below. Smith said, “I did go up and look at the fountain when Wes [Kemp] called and it looked really good!” The feedback on social media has been very positive for both the splash pads and the recently vandalized fountain, which has since been repaired.