Fun for All Playground

PARK INFORMATION

ADDRESS: 1000 Krenek Tap Road
PHONE NUMBER: 979.764.3486
HOURS OF OPERATION: Daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
SPLASH PAD: Open daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

>> Oct. 6, 2022: Fun for All Playground Honored as Innovative Community Effort

Until recently, the Brazos Valley did not have an all-access playground for people of all abilities, despite research suggesting that about 25% of the people in the seven-county Brazos Valley region live with a disability. But thanks to a unique community initiative, a wonderful project called the Fun for All Playground is underway.

The project is a collaborative effort of the City of College Station and area Lions, Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs. Six years ago, these clubs came together around a central idea of constructing an inclusive playground for individuals with limited means and disabilities, and the idea of a Fun for All Playground was born. The most impressive aspect is that the generosity of local donors, families and community business leaders is funding the project.

The Fun for All Playground is designed to serve various ability levels and incorporates educational aspects to spark imaginations. It’s a park where children of all abilities can play, families can join in the fun, and adults of all ages with physical or limiting abilities can enjoy the outdoors.

Because of the size and cost of the $3.5 million initiative, the Fun for All Playground Steering Committee decided to build it in three phases.

PHASE I - Completed August 2019
Fenced area along with a large splash pad, multiple swing units, and a large climbing play area.

PHASE II - Completed December 2020
1/3-size Carolyn and John David Crow Stadium (a multi-sport athletic field with synthetic turf), restrooms, shower facilities, a sensory maze, wee-go-rounds, and musical play area.

PHASE III - Design & Fundraising in Progress
Fishing pier, quiet area, and stick forest.

If you are interested in donating, visit FunForAllPlaygroundBCS.com or contact the Playground Steering Committee at [email protected].

PLAYGROUND RULES

Contact Information

Parks & Recreation Department1000 Krenek Tap Road979.764.3486Email[email protected]

HOURS OF OPERATION

MARCH 1-OCT. 31
Open Daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

SPLASH PAD RULES

• No lifeguard on duty. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

• The splash pad and playground area are open to the public and cannot be reserved.

• All participants must conduct themselves in a courteous and respectful manner.

• Running and horseplay are prohibited.

• Pets, food, glass objects, alcohol, smoking, vaping, and tobacco are strictly prohibited.

• Please vacate splash pad at the first sign of thunder or lightning.

• Bathing, soap, detergent, or shampoo are strictly prohibited. For your safety, do not hang, climb or swing on splash pad equipment.

• Do not dress or undress your children in the splash pad.

• Water shoes are encouraged.

• Pollution of the splash pad, particularly urinating, discharge of fecal matter, spitting and blowing of the nose, are strictly prohibited.

• Toys, skateboards, rollerblades, skates, bikes, scooters, and similar types of recreational equipment are prohibited.

• Splash pad may close at any time due to weather, maintenance, or operational concerns.

• Please report any concerns to the City of College Station Parks & Recreation Department at 979.764.3486 or after hours at 855.528.4278.

THE FOLLOWING IS PROHIBITED ON SYNTHETIC TURF

• Rectangular shaped cleats

• Metal spikes, metal cleats or screw in cleats of any kind are not permitted on the field

• Bare feet

• Tables, lawn furniture or beach chairs

• Sharp objects are not permitted on surface (tent stakes, corner markers or anything that would penetrate the artificial surface)

• Glass or metal containers

• Smoking or tobacco products of any kind

• Chewing gum

• Sports drinks, juices, soda, coffee, or any beverage other than water

• Food, candy, peanuts, or sunflower seeds

• BBQ, open flames, or flammable liquids

• Bikes, ATV’s, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, or any unauthorized vehicles

• Golfing or marking of lines

• Littering or dumping of debris

• Using illegal drugs or alcohol

• Pets

CAN YOU RESERVE ELEMENTS OF THE PLAYGROUND?
The splash pad and playground area are open to the public and cannot be reserved. For more information on reserving Central Pavilion, click here.

ARE PETS ALLOWED WITHIN IN THE PLAYGROUND?
Only service animals are allowed in all facilities.

LINKS

FUN FOR ALL PLAYGROUND STEERING COMMITTEE
Join the effort by making a donation that will go to Phase III: FunForAllPlaygroundBCS.com

YOUR KROGER CARD CAN HELP THE FUN FOR ALL PLAYGROUND
Program donates a percentage of your Kroger expenditures to the playground: Link