SPRAY PLAY PARKS

Imagine a place where laughter rules, splashing water refreshes, and art inspires.

Wading pools at Washington, Monroe, Fairmount, State Street, University, and Sladden parks have brought neighborhood children together laughing and splashing for years. However, new health and safety regulations require they be closed after the summer of 2009 and it could be years before they are rebuilt. Fortunately, we--the Eugene Parks Foundation and you--have an opportunity to convert the closed wading pools to interactive spray play park right now! Starting at Washington Park.

Washington Park, located along 19th to 21st Avenue at Washington Street, is a 5.5 acre neighborhood park with a mix of unique features that serves the whole community. The park boasts a community building, tennis courts, a full basketball court, a playground, multiple sports fields, pathways, picnic tables, and a multi-tiered landscape that invites a leisurely day at the park. It is no wonder this widely used park has a fan club throughout the neighborhood and beyond.

Area neighbors have helped create an exciting concept for the spray park that could easily be called “a river runs through it.” Three distinct areas are separated seamlessly by a non-spray zone through the middle, making it easy for caregivers to wind their way through the spray park without getting wet themselves.

Zone One will entice little ones with its lower and softer sprays
Zone Two will have a little something for everyone in the family
Zone Three will keep the thrill seekers happy

The river theme creates a flowing space through natural elements, colored concrete, and oval designs. Benches, a decorative seating wall, inscribed natural boulders and shade umbrellas round out the area making it a comfortable place to spend the day. Various water activation methods create the element of surprise and serve as an important water conservation method.

We invite you to get involved and make a splash. With your help and tax-deductible donations, we hope to reach the fundraising goal of $200,000 by Spring 2010 and begin construction in the summer of 2010 with the grand opening in early fall.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

All gifts of $1,000 or more will be prominently acknowledged on the spray play entry sign. All donations are tax-deductible.

The BIG Splash!	Naming Rights	$100,000
Create a legacy through this rare and unique opportunity to name the Washington Park Spray Play Area.

Tots-a-Lot	Zone 1	$10,000
Zone 1 with its lower and softer sprays appeals to youngsters without startling them and provides a space for them to comfortably play. Sponsorship includes signage on or near the play zone.

Family Ties	Zone 2	$10,000
Zone 2 blends ground and mid-height upright features and offers a little something for everyone in the family. Sponsorship includes signage on or near the play zone.

Thrillsville	Zone 3	$7,500
Zone 3 is for big kids of all ages. This zone prominently features upright spray elements with enough velocity to thrill and excite the kid in all of us. Sponsorship includes signage on or near the play zone.

Curvaloos	Mid-Height Spray Features	$3,500 each
Opposing half arches spray up and around creating a tunnel effect. Sponsorship includes an inscription on or near the play feature. (2 available)

Pic-a-nickies	Picnic Tables	$3,500 each
Come in for a landing and bring a lunch! These picnic tables are sure to be prime real estate. Sponsorship includes a plaque with up to three lines of custom inscription. (2 available)

Stay-a-whiles	Benches	$2,500 each
Metal benches around the spray play area will provide parents with a comfortable place to relax and enjoy a day of fun in the sun. Sponsorship includes a plaque with up to three lines of custom inscription. (10 available)

Rock-a-ways	Inscribed Boulders	$1,500 each
Artistic, natural boulders provide abundant seating around the spray play area. Each boulder is inscribed with an inspirational word and will include a brief custom inscription of your choice. (10 available)

Thing-a-majigs	Flush Mount Spray Feature	$1,000 each
Each flush mount spray feature has its own unique spray pattern with a number of different interactive water conserving activation methods. Sponsorship includes an inscription of the name of your choice. (10 available)

Shade-me-dos	Removable Umbrellas	$750 each
Removable umbrellas will provide a welcome respite around Zone 2 on those hot summer days. Sponsorship includes an inscription of the name of your choice. (3 available)

Water Whimsies	Seating Wall Art Tiles	$500 each
Designed and created by local artist Betsy Wolfston, 8" art tiles inset along the seating wall will feature whimsical quotes from local children and one line of custom inscription of your choice. (50 available)

Itsy-bitsies	Pathway Art Tiles	$100 each
Custom art tiles created by local artist Betsy Wolfston have a similar look and feel as the larger seating wall art tiles. Inlaid into the spray area pathways, these playful and unique 4 " tiles include the name of your choice. (100+ available)

IN-KIND SPONSORSHIPS

Your business can provide in-kind or discounted materials (listed below) that will directly benefit the spray play area. We encourage you to consider using your resources to make a huge impact. The generosity of in-kind sponsors will be prominently acknowledged on the spray play entry sign and the value of all in-kind donations are tax-deductible.

Concrete - approximate value $20,000
Decorative concrete - approximate value $8,500
Demolition - approximate value $8,500
Landscaping - approximate value $4,000
Mulch - approximate value $700

Please join us in making a lasting investment in our children and our community. Contact us now for more information or to make a donation.

Linda Wheatley, Spray Play Committee
(541) 484-9217
wheats@comcast.net