The Chase Lions Club’s splash park proposal is in the running for a share of $1 million in funding for community projects.
The club is in the process of raising funds to build a splash park/pad for development and motor skills for young children and families in the community.
It’s anticipated the project will cost around $300,000, and $100,0000 has been raised to date. The Lions entered the project in the Aviva Community Fund competition, and are eligible to receive between $50,000 and $100,000. To get there, however, the project needs the public to vote.
According to the Lions’ Aviva application there are limited amenities in Chase and an effort needs to be made to build facilities that bring families together. “We took on this project as part of the Lions International Centennial celebration. We will require much community support as this is a major undertaking… The community has come together on support but with limited population, raising funds is slow but steady. We so need corporate assistance to put us to the next level,” the application reads.
The splash park would be located in Centennial Park, near existing playground and amphitheatre.
“The park is utilized by families young and old,” says the club. “The splash pad would not only enhance family activity, but give families a place to gather and make everlasting memories.
“Most kids sit in front of the computer, watch television or play video games instead of enjoying what nature has to offer. We need to promote good healthy family activities and our water splash pad would be an enhancement to our beautiful park.”
As of Oct. 12 the club’s Aviva entry had received 1,373 votes. To vote, register at www.avivacommunityfund.org. Registrants are given 18 votes, that can be put towards one or multiple projects. The 30 ideas with the most votes in their idea category and funding level, including the top-ranked broker-supported idea, will go on to be finalists.
This current round of voting runs until Oct. 28.