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As public splash pads in parks, schools and community centers continue to grow in popularity across the country, many people are making the decision to build their own splash pad in the privacy of their backyard. Installing a backyard splash pad gives you the ability to have more control over the design and layout of your pad. You can tailor your splash pad to your personal tastes for the enjoyment of your family and friends.
So what exactly should you include in your backyard splash pad?
There really is no limit to how big or elaborate your splash pad can be other than the size of your yard and your budget. However, there are some ideas that everyone should think about as they begin to plan for and design their splash pad. Here are the top 5 ideas you should consider:
1. Size
One of the first questions that comes up for people thinking about a splash pad is in regards to size. How big should my splash pad be? One of the best ways to determine the right size for your splash pad is to have an idea of how many kids will be playing on it at once. You should consider how often you will be inviting friends and neighbors over, as well as birthday parties and family gatherings. Splash Zone recommends that there is 30 square feet for each child playing on the splash pad. Using that equation, you can start to get an idea of how big your pad should be.
2. In-Ground vs. Above-Ground Features
If you’ve ever been to a public splash pad or splash park, chances are you’ve seen some fun features like dumping buckets and water loops. For many people, their backyards simply aren’t big enough to incorporate some of the larger commercial above-ground features found at public splash pads. But that doesn’t mean you can’t design something that is still lots of fun for kids. There are a number of different in-ground nozzles and spray plates that create cool designs and provide plenty of entertainment for children. There are also smaller, light-commercial features that would work perfect for a backyard splash pad, such as a mini-mushroom or fire hydrant. Splash Zone is a proud installer of Rain Deck product.
3. Foot or Post Activator
How nice would it be to simply touch a foot plate or the top of a post and watch your splash pad come to life? That’s exactly what happens when you install an activator on your splash pad. An activator makes it easy and fun to turn your splash pad on – the kids can even do it on their own. The best part is, you can set a timer so that all of the features turn off 15 minutes later, no matter when your splash pad activates. An activator makes your splash pad fun to use, saves water and eliminates having to walk to the pump to each time you want to turn the splash pad on or off.
4. LED Lights
One of the coolest upgrades to any splash pad is the addition of lights. The multi-colored LED lights that we carry at Splash Zone will completely change the feel of your splash pad once the sun goes down. With an easy-to-use remote control, you can instantly turn your playful splash pad into a beautiful water feature. These lights make playing on the splash pad at night even more entertaining for the kids and adds a nice atmosphere to your backyard.
5. Pool Tie-In
If you already have a swimming pool in your backyard, you might think that a splash pad is out of the question. Not so! Some of the most gorgeous splash pads we’ve worked on tie in to a pool, taking things to a whole new level. Imagine having water from a Water Mushroom cascading down into the shallow end of your pool…or a layout of nozzles that create a water tunnel that leads to your pool. Whether you planning to build a new pool or already have an existing pool, there are many different splash pad pool tie-in options to choose from that will greatly enhance the look and entertainment of your pool.
