Celina Splash Pad Moving Forward Following Corp Approval

The Army Corp of Engineers has granted Celina permission to start construction on a splash pad at Donaldson Park.

Mayor Luke Collins sad he is excited to see the project move forward after a year long process to get the approval,

“The next thing would be to decide exactly what kind of splash pad we want, what size and the pavilion size,” Collins said. “We know it is going to be shaped like a fish, the splash pad. Then, we will take bids.”

Collins said he would like to see the amenities competed by next summer. Celina needed the permission since it leases the park from the organization. Collins said the proposed site is on the hill between the two playgrounds at the park.

Collins said the splash pad continues an effort under his administration to expand Donaldson Park. It joins some recently completed murals, resurfaced tennis and basketball courts and frisbee golf.