On Saturday, July 8th, the Rotary Club of Uvalde will be hosting its first official fundraiser for the splashpad project at the Ssgt. Willie de Leon Civic Center starting at 7:00 PM
The Rotary Club of Uvalde, a service club composed of a diverse group of volunteer minded business men and women and citizens in the community has recently embarked on a new service project: building a splash pad for families and children of Uvalde.
On Thursday, June 27th, the Rotary Club of Uvalde swore in Deborah “Debbie” McDonald as its incoming president for 2023 – 2024 at a special banquet held at the Uvalde Country Club.
According to McDonald, cost estimated for the proposed splashpad range from $250K to $550K. “The location has not been fully identified. The City must approve the location first, which will be at a park with utility infrastructure and restroom facilities,” McDonald said.
“The splash bucket, a large bucket that spills over when it gets full, is a very popular water toy that the children like. The anticipation of when the “spill” happens brings fun and excitement. Other toys and features spray nozzles, water guns, and a mushroom that rains from its edges are also being considered,” she said.
Once the splash pad is completed, the feature will be free for families and children to use and enjoy,
“I think this is a much needed project in Uvalde and because of the current situation and interest in promoting safe, fun, wholesome activities for our you, I am designating this as Splashpad One, because I think there could be Splashpad, 2, 3 and 4,” McDonald said.
The Rotary Clubs of Del Rio and Fredricksberg have built their own respective slash pads for the communities they serve.
Previous Projects
The Rotary Club of Uvalde built the Rotary Club Amphitheatre, as well as the arched entrance sign leading into Uvalde Memorial Park.
Bingo Fundraiser will start fundraising for the Splash Pad Project.
On Saturday, July 8th, the Rotary Club of Uvalde will be hosting its first official fundraiser for the splash pad project at the Ssgt. Willie de Leon Civic Center.
Bingo will start at 7 PM with the doors to open at 5:30 PM. Pre-sale tickets for the Bingo can be purchased at Galo Eye Center, Uvalde Chamber Office and Hillcrest Funeral Home.
Pre-sale tickets are $30 and $40 at the door, which include a package of 10 games. Only 550 tickets will be sold.
Up to $3000 in cash prizes will be awarded.
