2023 Parks and Recreation Aquatics Master Plan

City of Greensboro INTRODUCTION

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Barber Park Sprayground

Keeley Park Sprayground

Barber Park Sprayground is located at 1500 Barber Park Dr. Greensboro, NC and has a surface area of 14,000 sq. ft. and offers 11 different water features, a shade structure, a concession stand with a ticket office, restrooms which serve the sprayground inside the fence, and park restrooms on the backside of the building, an outdoor shower and 9 picnic tables. It has a storage room for janitorial supplies, a storage room for pool furniture, a pump room and a 3,000-gallon surge tank. The sprayground is open 7 days a week, available to the general public 43.5 hours a week and is free to the public. Groups/parties of 10 or more people can enjoy the facility for a fee. The park offers two before or after regular hour private party rentals 7 days a week. In Fiscal Year 19/20, Barber Park mechanical expenditures were $2,146.00, total revenue was $5,689.00, roster wages totaled $18,893.76 and the park served 27,384 patrons. There are no mechanical issues at this time. The building and picnic tables are facing cosmetic issues such as fading.

Keeley Park Spray Ground is located at 4110 Keeley Rd. McLeansville, NC, has a surface area of 16,800 sq. ft., offers 16 different water features, 2 shelters, a concession stand with a ticket office, restrooms which serve the sprayground inside the fence, park restrooms on the front side of the building, an outdoor shower, 18 lounge chairs and 16 picnic tables with umbrellas. It has a storage room for janitorial supplies, a storage room for pool furniture, a pump room, a chemical room and a 3,000-gallon tank. The spray ground is open 7 days a week, available to the general public 43.5 hours a week, free of costs. Groups/parties of 10 or more people can enjoy the facility for a fee. The park offers two before or after regular hour private party rentals 7 days a week. In Fiscal Year 19/20, Keeley Park mechanical expenditures were $30,24.68, total revenue was $18,025.00, roster wages totaled $25,709.38 and the park served 23,562 patrons. There are no mechanical issues at this time. The splash pad surface is in need of repainting due to iron in the water and fading. It is important to note that the sprayground is service by a well not currently on city water.

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