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The full splash pad operating from all working features.

Whale and alligator feature are not fully operational but are in as visual features for the time being.

Standing spout spraying in a circle.

Spouts from the in-ground nozzles.

The ring feature which sprays on all sides.

A project many years in the making will officially be complete Wednesday, Aug. 10, as the city of Bad Axe will host an official opening of the city's new splash pad. 

The splash pad, which has been a project in the works for multiple years now, will have its official ribbon cutting at 5:15 p.m. to commemorate the new feature of the city park.

The idea of a grand opening was brought up during the most recent city council meeting this past Monday. City Manager Rob Stiverson suggested a few different dates to the council before making a final decision at a later date.

“There are a couple food vendors that will want to be involved,” said Stirverson. “We are also waiting on a couple spray nozzles to come in.”

In the same meeting, there was an extension to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant, which will allow the city to finish the project properly after it experienced delays with back ordered parts and finding the water main.

The pad itself is operational with most of the features running. Guests can press a button at the splash pad and the water will run for three minutes before needing to be reactivated. Some features, such as the blue whale feature, are not operational as of yet but are there as visual features for the time being.

Also still to come are the sun shade sails that will be up to give shade to guests. The city is looking to have music in the park as well as food vendors for the event.

As of right now the splash pad is unofficially open to those looking for something to do at the city park. It is located south of the city park, next to the walking trail, and north of the in-line skating rink.