Splashpad parks about to make waves

ByEthan Nahté

A project that has been a year-plus in the making is coming to fruition, and the feedback on social media last week appears to be making waves in a very positive way. Mena will be getting a splashpad at Janssen Park… and Tapley Park.

Tracee McKenna and Michael Rosenberg of Western Arkansas Planning & Development District (WAPPD) came to Mena for a town hall meeting [see PULSE, June 15, 2022] and spoke of matching grants for improvements and projects for Mena’s outdoor activities for a 50-50 matching grant. Their goal was to find qualifying viable plans that fell within the guidelines for a grant worth up to $250,000 from Arkansas Department of Parks Heritage and Tourism (ADHPT).