City of Raytown Parks Department

Amount Appropriated?

$3.8M

FFID tracks stages 1–2 — stages 3–5 vary by agency, assistance type, and earmark structure.

Project Description

The Raytown Parks Board closed Super Splash in the fall of 2016 due to lack of available funds to keep the facility operational. There are wet wells, 12' deep pools, 48' slide towers, filter rooms, concession and staff buildings that need to be demolished to accomplish this redevelopment. New facilities are also needed to satisfy the needs of the public in this low income surrounding area. We have sought a 50% matching LWCF grant for the $1,000,000 demolition project, and are asking the committee for $2,000,000 for the development of the public park. Facilities would include full ADA accessible sidewalks, parking spaces, playground, and restroom. Community surveys also show a desire for a splash pad and shelter house for public community gatherings and family events. The Kenagy Park pond is one of Raytown's most enjoyed public areas. The community fishing derby's are hosted at this location and the pond produces a very appealing aesthetic to the patrons of the park. This pond is a part of the Raytown Storm Water system to catch and hold water in major rain conditions, slowing the flow and release of water into storm water infrastructure. This pond has silted in 6' and is now much shallower that was intended and designed. The dam and bank of the pond is also eroding away making hazardous conditions for park patrons, as well as making the area look unappealing and uncared for. Without a renovation this pond is not in a safe condition for public use and may be in jeopardy of a dam failure due to erosion. The Restrooms at the Park are in very close proximity to the pond, were built in 1969, and do not comply with ADA regulations. The Raytown Parks Dept would like to demolish the old restroom and install new ADA compliant restroom facilities for public use. Another component of the project is to extend an ADA compliant trail to the baseball/softball field so that all of the park patrons regardless of abilities can access this area of the park.