How Corey Gardi plans to soak west-end ratepayers (and their kids!)

Two years after Sault Ste. Marie opened its first splash pad at Bellevue Park, do we need another one?

Ward 5 Coun. Corey Gardi thinks we do.

Gardi and his Ward 4 counterpart Marchy Bruni will introduce a motion at Monday's City Council meeting asking that the city scout locations for a new splash pad to be located in a city park in the West End.

The following is the full text of their resolution:

West End splash pad

Mover: Councillor C. Gardi
Seconder: Councillor M. Bruni

Whereas in June 2019 the City of Sault Ste. Marie opened its first splash pad in Bellevue Park in the east end of the community; and

Whereas since its opening the splash pad has been heavily used and thoroughly enjoyed by children and families; and

Whereas the City of Sault Ste. Marie should aim to provide equitable access to amenities and services in different parts of the community, especially as they relate to families and children; and

Whereas, as a community, we have been working to revitalize our city parks; and

Whereas there are many parks in the western part of Sault Ste. Marie that could be revitalized; and

Whereas many communities of our size have more than one splash pad

Now therefore be it resolved that city staff be requested to explore opportunities and locations for the establishment of a second splash pad in a city park in the west end of Sault Ste. Marie, and report back to City Council with a list of potential sites for the establishment of a splash pad in the Sault’s west end.

Monday's City Council meeting will be livestreamed on SooToday starting at 4:30 p.m.