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Cookeville’s Dogwood Park Fountain could be ready to reopen in as little as two weeks. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the repairs for the fountain are complete and they are waiting on the delivery of the new stone materials that will cover its exterior. Woods said he anticipates a week to a week and a half of work once ... Read More »

Cookeville’s Dogwood Park Fountain remains in need of repairs as the city waits for parts to become available. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said a time line of completion is unknown, but the goal remains getting the fountain open by summer’s end. “They’re behind, and we still don’t have a completed fountain yet,” Woods said. “I know that is frustrating ... Read More »

The computer controlling Dogwood Park’s interactive fountain has been fried. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said a specialist has assessed the damages, and multiple parts will need to be replaced. Woods said parts still have to be ordered and installed, but there is a glimmer of hope it could open before next year. “We’ll have to wait and see ... Read More »

The interactive fountain at Dogwood Park in Cookeville is shut down after a mechanical issue, causes a chemical leak Friday. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said an automatic pump failed to pump muriatic acid into the water, causing a leak inside the pump house. Woods said the fountain operates like a swimming pool, and muriatic acid balances and stabilizes the ... Read More »

The City of Cookeville will reopen playgrounds at city parks Saturday. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said as warmer weather returned, demand to use the playgrounds has increased. “We have a lot of requests, a lot of interest, and a lot of people anxious to play,” Woods said. “It’s beautiful weather. Our numbers seemed to have stabilized somewhat in this ... Read More »

The Dogwood Park Fountain will remain closed until further notice. State guidelines last week suggested all splash pads will remain closed. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said Cookeville will continue to follow the state recommendations. “If that changes next week, then we will look to see if reopening makes sense for our community based on our numbers at that time ... Read More »

Cookeville officials continue to follow state guidelines by keeping the Dogwood Park fountain closed. Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said keeping people physically distanced is the main reason for keeping the fountain closed at this time. “Personally, I know people who really enjoy that fountain and the playground,” Shelton said. “It would be a great place to have for the kids ... Read More »