JOHNSON CITY PARKS AND RECREATION
SPLASH PAD RENAMING HONORS GREENLEE
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Splash pad renaming honors Greenlee On June 6, Johnson City officials renamed the Carver Park splash pad the Kenneth “Herb” Greenlee Splash Pad at Carver Park – an honor that could not have gone to a more deserving individual. “Herb has been a mentor for many children in the community and has pushed for the splash pad for years,” said Parks and Recreation Director James Ellis. “This, along with the playground, new outdoor restrooms and the community gardens is a sign of his commitment to the community.” The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held two public forums in September and October regarding the naming of the splash pad. For an individual to be considered, the person must have contributed significantly to the acquisition or development of the park or facility or to the park system overall. Herb was, without question, the overwhelming choice. The post on Parks and Recreation’s Facebook page about the Carver splash pad being renamed in Herb’s honor has received more reaches, engagements and shares than anything we’ve placed on social media in more than two years. The Johnson City Board of Education member and Carver supervisor has mentored countless youth and overseen the continued growth of the historic facility for decades. His coaching and umpiring accomplishments date back to the early 1970s, and he continues to serve on fundraising committees and has given countless hours of service to the Melvin Stevens Scholarship. He is the recipient of many awards and recognitions, including the Boys to Men Unsung Hero and NAACP Community Service Award. Carver’s new attraction officially opened to the public on May 28, 2021. The 3,800 square-foot splash pad is open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. seven days a week through Labor Day. Johnson City was awarded a $200,000 grant through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Local Parks and Recreation Fund. The City of Johnson City matched that amount to help fund the $400,000 splash pad, which was built by Murfreesboro’s Great Southern Recreation.