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The first public step in bringing a splash pad attraction launched Tuesday, with input from meeting participants and a general timeline discussed regarding the project’s details.
City and splash pad company representatives convened to discuss options for a family friendly, barrier-free water attraction, tentatively set for opening in June 2022.
Residential input also was sought for the location and design of the park, as well as hearing from those interested in assisting with community fundraising.
First steps
Sturgis City Manager Michael Hughes said Tuesday the city is going through steps to apply for a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Passport grant which, if awarded, would contribute up to $150,000 toward an estimated $500,000 cost to fully realize the city’s vision.