Splash Pads are Becoming a Popular Pool Alternative
Learn why splash pads are requested so often and find out how you can have one installed on your property.
For many property owners, including a spot for people to cool off is a high priority, but adding a pool just isn’t an option. Fortunately, splash pads are a wonderful alternative. “We’re seeing more and more locations building splash pads instead of pools,” shares Don Snider, President of SUNDEK.
Contact a SUNDEK Contractor Near YouSPLASH PAD BENEFITS
Aside from providing a place for people of all ages to safely cool off, there are some major benefits to installing a splash pad:
- Liability insurance costs less. With splash pads, the risk of drowning is significantly less than with pools, as there’s no standing water. Although liability insurance is still needed for locations with splash pads, the insurance costs are also less. In fact, it has become increasingly common for living communities with homeowners associations (HOAs) to opt for splash pads for this reason.
- Maintenance is simpler. Splash pad surfaces do need to be cleaned to remain safe for people to use, but less maintenance is required than at a pool. Because they don’t have standing water, splash pads don’t accumulate as much debris and are simpler to keep clean.
- Less lifeguards/no lifeguards required. Locations with splash pads often rely on parental supervision since there is typically no standing water. However, depending on site, city, or county regulations, the size of the splash pad, features of the splash pad, and other factors, there are situations in which a lifeguard is required. Whether or not a lifeguard is present may also affect the cost of your liability insurance.
In some cases, property owners have even opted to replace their pools with splash pads. To accomplish this, the pool is emptied, backfilled, and concrete is laid on top of the former pool. A coatings contractor such as SUNDEK can then install the splash pad coating on the surface.
Note: Consult your legal team with questions about what you need to ensure safety for your residents/guests and verify that you and/or your company have the proper insurance and supervision required for a splash pad.
WHERE CAN SPLASH PADS BE INSTALLED?
A splash pad can be installed on a concrete pad that’s basically anywhere on a property, and there’s no minimum size. SUNDEK has installed them in apartment complexes, community parks, gyms, hotels, malls, recreation centers at cities and municipalities, theme parks, waterparks, and more!
DESIGN IDEAS FOR SPLASH PADS
When you work with a contractor who installs custom decorative concrete, you can create basically any design. At SUNDEK, we enjoy working with our clients to help make their ideas happen.
Check out some of our favorite splash pad projects:
Colorful Sea-Themed Splash Pad
At Texas State Aquarium, SUNDEK Commercial Contracting worked with Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds and Splash Pads to create six custom colors for this 6,500 square-foot splash pad so it would coordinate with the features and building exterior.
See additional pictures of this project: Texas State Aquarium Splash Pad
Flower-Inspired Splash Pad
Using color matching, SUNDEK of Houston created this vibrant design with multiple flowers for a 1,700 square-foot splash pad at a housing development in Crosby, Texas.
Learn more about this project: Crosby Splash Pad Provides a Bright Hangout Spot for Residents
Splash Pad with Playful Bubble Motif
At an apartment complex in Rockville, Virginia, SUNDEK of Washington executed the plan created for this splash pad by the design firm ParkerRodriguez.
See more about this project: Splash Pad at Rockville Apartments is Beautiful & Safe
Bright and Cheerful Color Scheme
At Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock, Texas, SUNDEK Commercial Contracting created a splash pad with vivid colors, providing a joyful space for local kids to enjoy.
Detailed Designs
SUNDEK of Austin created a design of interlocking gears in various bold colors at Heritage Square Park in Taylor, Texas.
Eye-Catching Splashes of Color
For Maxey Park, another public space in Lubbock, Texas, SUNDEK Commercial Contracting used neutral colors but included a streak of red for a unique flair.
Interested in learning more about splash pads? Visit our Splash Pads & Waterparks page.
Contractors near me who install splash pads
At SUNDEK, we’ve been resurfacing concrete for more than 50 years! We have contractors across the country ready to install a splash pad on your property.
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