This Just in From the "Splash Pad" Desk


Posted: Sun, 3 Jul 2011 12:04 PM - 15,673 Readers

By: Mose Buchele


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photography by Nasha Lee

Lake Austin may be closed to boats and other water vehicles on July4th, but the City of Austin wants people to know that when it comes to "splash pads," it's got you covered.

Bartholomew Splash Pad is back in operation after repairs, and the Liz Carpenter fountain in Butler Park will be open on July 4th. That splash pad is normally closed on Mondays for maintenance.

Splash pads are popular sites for Austin kids to escape the summer heat. Public places to cool off may soon be in shorter supply. A number of Austin city pools are currently on the budget chopping block





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