Winamac’s Owen Abbott Memorial Splash Pad is proving to be a hit. Town Manager Brad Zellers told the town council Monday he’s already had to expand the hours. “I went up there a couple mornings,” he explained. “There was a line at nine o’clock in the morning, so I changed it to 9:00 a.m. to go off at 10:00 p.m.”
Continue readingGrand Opening Scheduled Today for Winamac’s Owen Abbott Memorial Splash Pad
The Town of Winamac will officially dedicate its new splash pad today. A grand opening will be held at noon EDT at the Owen Abbott Memorial Splash Pad near the intersection of Logan and Jefferson streets.
Continue readingWork Underway on Winamac Splash Pad
Work is underway on Winamac’s new splash pad. Town Manager Brad Zellers told the town council Monday that the permit has been received. “It’s moving forward,” he said. “If I’m not mistaken, it looked like most of the features are there today that’ll be in the splash pad. . . . So it’s exciting.”
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves Quote for Splash Pad Shelter
Plans are coming together for Winamac’s future splash pad site. The town council last week officially hired the FORM-IT Corporation to build a new shelter for $80,000, according to Town Manager Brad Zellers. He says he solicited quotes from three companies, but FORM-IT was the only one to respond.
Continue readingCommunity Foundation Makes Nearly $150,000 in Winamac Pool Donations Available for Splash Pad Project
Efforts to add a memorial splash pad in Winamac have gotten a major funding boost. The Community Foundation of Pulaski County has agreed to let the almost $150,000 raised for the canceled swimming pool project be used for the splash pad instead.
Continue readingWinamac Making Funding Arrangements for Splash Pad Maintenance
Efforts to add a new splash pad in Winamac continue to move ahead. During last week’s park board meeting, board member and town manager Brad Zellers reported that the abandoned grain elevator near Logan and Jefferson streets has been demolished, and the splash pad is still on track to be ready by the end of May.
Continue readingFamily to Honor Son’s Memory by Donating Splash Pad to Town of Winamac
Winamac’s abandoned grain elevator will soon be replaced with a splash pad, thanks to a local family. Plans for the Owen Abbott Memorial Splash Pad were unveiled during Monday’s Winamac Town Council meeting.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Awards Demolition Bid for Abandoned Grain Elevator
The Town of Winamac has picked a demolition contractor for an abandoned grain elevator near Logan and Jefferson streets. Jackson Demolition Services of Rochester was selected by the town council Tuesday, according to Town Manager Brad Zellers. The company submitted the lowest of eight bids, at a cost of $124,000.
Continue readingEngineer Works Pro Bono to Create Multi-Phase Project Proposal for Town of Winamac
A multi-phase project that could include a splash pad, a pool, and a perimeter path was presented to Winamac officials and residents Wednesday afternoon.
Members of the Winamac Town Council and Park Board, as well as representatives from the Pool Committee and Pulaski County Wellness Center gathered at the Utilities Complex to hear a presentation from Engineer Jason Miller.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council to Discuss 10-year Plan for Splash Pad/Pool Area
The Winamac Town Council has a scheduled a special meeting for this afternoon.
The purpose of the special session will be to hear information regarding a 10-year plan for creating a splash pad/pool area.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Joins Town Council in Removing Pool Project from Consideration
Winamac’s pool project was officially put to rest by the town’s park board Thursday. Members voted to stop pursuing the pool project and focus on a splash pad instead. Board member and town manager Brad Zellers abstained from the vote. This follows similar action by the town council last month.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Get Update on Grant Funding, Continue Planning for Park Cleanup Day
The Winamac Park Board will get an update on grant funding tonight.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Considering Projects for Grant Application
The Winamac Park Board is waiting for some direction from the town council before working on an application for this year’s round of federal grant funding. During Thursday’s meeting, Park Board Member Pat Bawcum suggested writing a grant for a splash pad, if the town council decides not to move forward with a swimming pool project.
Continue readingWinamac Park Manager Asks if Placement of Potential Splash Pad Will Interfere With Current Atmosphere
The placement of the potential splash pad for the Winamac Town Park was discussed when park board members met last Thursday.
Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo mentioned that he was recently thinking about the fact that as it stands, the park has a peaceful kind of environment that is ideal for walking and sitting. He asked board members if they had considered possible disruptions when they proposed installing the splash pad in the center of the park. Continue reading