Our grand opening took place on Saturday, May 24. The Sprayground and pools were in full swing with lots of swimming and (yes!) splashing. Suzy Q the clown created her magical balloon sculptures and everyone feasted on hotdogs, popcorn and other goodies. Sponsors for the Grand Opening were: East Bay Community Foundation, Diablo Valley Federal Credit Union, Pleasant Hill Lions Club and the Law Offices of Michael Sterrett.

Pictures below from the Grand Opening include: Christine Sampson, Pleasant Hill Community Foundation; PH Mayor John Hanecak; Korey Riley, Sprayground Chair and PHR&PD Aquatics Supervisor (with Sparky); Jim Utz & Jean Hambleton, PHCF; Dennis Donaghu, PHR&PD Chair and ribbon cutting; the Sprayground; and Suzy Q the Clown.

How It All Began...

The Pleasant Hill Community Foundation spearheaded a two year community-wide effort to raise the necessary funds for this facility at the Pleasant Hill Park pool. This coloful and interactive community resource is accessible to persons of all ages and disabilities. It replaces the wading pool that has been closed by the Contra Costa County Health Department because it did not meet current standards for public pool operations. The water sprayground is installed at the existing pool deck level and offes a variety of passive and "hands on" interactive play equipment. It also provides an adequate area for a "no splash zone" for young infants and toddlers. At the October 14, 2007 OPEN HOUSE, the community was able to see the Sprayground "in operation" with the water flowing at all angles. Light refreshments were served.

We are pleased that with the cooperation of the Pleasant Hill community and the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District, we were able to raise the funds necessary for this family-friendly aquatic facility. (Note: the original completion date of May 2007 had been delayed due to plan approvals and late arrival of the necessary equipment). For more information, please call the PH Rec and Park office, 147 Gregory Lane, 682-0896 or e-mail us.

GROUNDBREAKING FOR THE NEW SPRAYGROUND

On Monday, March 15, a ceremonial groundbreaking was held at the site of the old wading pool. With some 35 persons in attendance, Aquatics Supervisor Korey Riley introduced the various dignitaries and supporters, including Councilpersons John Hanacek and David Durant and City Manager June Catalano, PH Rec. and Park District Directors Karen Mitchoff and Cecile Shepard. Park District Board President Sherry Sterrett, General Manager Bob Berggren, and PH Community Foundation President Christine Sampson Hafner addressed the group, all praising the efforts made by the Sprayground Committee and the generosity of the PH community.

Be a Part of Tomorrow.....Today! Buy a Brick

The initial order of bricks has been received from the manufacturer and have been installed at the entrance to the Aquatic Center. Come and see all the bricks and place an order for your brick. An additional order will be sent when sufficient additional orders have been received. For a $50 contribution, one can purchase a brick laser-etched with your name and/or appropriate message which will be part of the Sprayground Donor Wall. Honor and remember a loved one - celebrate a birthday or anniversary - immortalize your family. Forms are available at the PH Rec. and Park District office at 147 Gregory Lane.

UPDATING SPRAYGROUND FUNDING: The DEAN AND MARGARET LESHER FOUNDATION MATCHING GRANT of $20,000 which was announced 9/14/2006 was "matched" on January 30, 2007.

The Sprayground Committee is tremendously thankful for this generous grant from the LESHER FOUNDATION. It has been invaluable in reaching out to the community these past several months. The present total of funds comes to $174,723 which includes the $20,000 LESHER matching funds, thanks to the donations of the individuals and organizations listed below.

CATCH THE WAVE CAMPAIGN

The "CAMPAIGN" to fund the proposed Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park SPRAYGROUND was extremely successful. Individuals, groups and businesses who donated include:

GEYSERS-$5,000+

Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District, Rotary Club of Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Hill Lions Club, City of Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Hill Community Foundation, Red Brick Pizza/Mike Enos, Sunvalley Golf Classic, Ted & Suzie Winslow, Magoo's Grill & Bar/Scott Davis, Valentine Capital Asset Management on behalf of Ron & Jennifer McGarry, Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation

GUSHERS-$2,500

Pleasant Hill Senior Center, Donaghu Graphics Design (in-kind services), Hyde Printing & Graphics Inc. (in-kind services)

SPLASHERS-$1,000

Telesis Community Credit Union, Ollie & Rachel Holmes, P.H. Holdings L.P./Scott Bell, Outback Steakhouse/Barry Howell, Diablo Trophies & Awards/David Mascaro, Doyle Heaton, DELCO Builders & Developers, Inc.(MARDEL LLC), Jim & Margie Alkire, East Bay Community Foundation, Parents Pre-School Committee/2006-2007, Onstage Theater/Helen Means, Hanecak Family, James & Sally Whitset, Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek Mother's Club

SOAKERS-$500

CASA, Cecile Shepard, Michael Harris & Dawn Block, Horace Dawson Foundation/Jim Alkire, Michael & Kristen Huguet, Fair Oaks Homes Association, David Deutscher, Helen McLaren, SAMS Club, Christine Sampson Hafner, Star Quest/Jim Nunes, Michael & Sherry Sterrett, David & Cindy Durant, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Parents Pre-School Committee 2005-2006, PH Chamber of Commerce (in-kind services)

WADERS-$250

Pleasant Hill Tennis Club, All Pro-Eatery/FATBURGER, All Valley Mortgage & Real Estate/David Reynolds, McHale Environmental Insulation Inc./Tom & Shelly McHale, Wade & Betty Cantrell, Nancy LeSage, Jim & Rita Utz, Liebig Family, the Dinsmore Family, Nina & Leo Smith, Michael & Iris Tessler, Robert & Meredith Young, Mark & Cathie VanBuskirk, Leroy & Sherry Paskey, Karen, Ronald, David & Jonathan Jang, The Rupp Family, Kathleen Nagel, Bob & Lisa Lilley, Bob Turcios, Jr./Advanced Eyecare Optometry, Natural Life Chiropractic/Rod VanBuskirk DC, Merle & Colleen With, Jennifer L. Martin DDS, Pediatric Dentistry of PH/Robert Harmon/Amybeth Harmon DDSs, Carol Wong DDS, MS, Stephen Tanner DDS & Gary Reichhold DDS, James and Corinne Lashley, Bill & Helen Landis, Ronald E. Grafton, DDS, Michelle Kaus/Down PH Merchants, Dennis & Faye Donaghu, Dodie Jones, Pat McCormick/Corporate Graphics (in-kind services), FastSigns (in-kind services)

SPRINKLERS-$100

Michael & Andrea McGill, Mr.& Mrs. Ralph Foltz, Jean Hambleton, John & Linda Boyan, Clayton Englar, Barbara Collard, Jane Enloe, Dan & Anne Winterich, David Tittle, Dan & Suzanne Salter, Michelle & William Edelmuth, Dee Wood & Doug Chan, Bill and Claire Toaspern, Lori Rae Tassano & Doug Scheirer, John & Phyllis Burgh, Jim Nunes, Jim & Sandy Bonato, Karen Mitchoff, Mark Cornelius/Snyder, Cornelius & Hunter, Vickie Schroebel, Daniel Leung DDS, Judy & Leonard Barrella, Jon Herron, Leading Edge Termite Treatment/David & Adrianne Roe, Richard Kopec, Choice Endodontics/Daniel & Esther Choi, Dave Peters, James With, Carol Somerton/Frank Scudero, Scott & Bobbie Simmons, George & Sharon Carpenter, Bob & Donna Berggren, Plant Decor/Christine Schmidt, Brinda K. Forest, Ingrid Wiley, Bill's ACE Hardware, Ed & Marilyn Wojcik, Jill Anderson, Friends of Merzifon

OTHER DONATIONS!

Maureen Collins Van Westrop, Huang Bei & Lin Xing, Arne Westerback, Wayne & Elaine Ove, Nat & Bernadette Bitton, Doris Nilsen, Terri Hernandez, Nicholas Gianakos & Frances Storey, Patric Thomas, Alex Makris, Vince & Mary Custodio, Oscar Estante, Susanne Weight, Donald & Helen Holm, Gary & Monica Phillips, Larry & Marcia Sander, Richard & Cathy Perkins, Stephen & Janice Walker, Patricia & Barry William, John and Kathy Marsh, Norma Sullivan, Robert & Vivian Davis, Garald & Joan Lawrence, James & Varunee McGowan, Natalie A. Russell, Andrea Gaspari, John & Kathleen Engstrom, Earl & Alice Foster, John & Kathleen Searles, Joe & Beryl Deas, Owen & Jamie McAlister, Richard & Shannon Merrill, Robert P. Rogers DDS, Beverly Posner, Sharon Lind, James Maguire, Santiago & Associates, William & Patricia Stiles, Donald & Carole Wedl, Tutoring for Success/May Wong, Steve & Marty McInturf, Gene & Katherine Livingston, Paul & Cindy Turner, Mrs. Gwen Blue, Donald & Linda Mayo

You too can be a Sponsor!!!

SPRINKLER - $100 - website recognition and donor pin

WADER - $250 - same as Sprinkler plus brick wall recognition and one Family Day pass (up to six persons)

SOAKER - $500 - same as Wader plus private pool party for 12 persons instead of Family Day Pass

SPLASHER - $1,000 - same as Soaker plus press release recognition, Sparetime Spotlight recognition, name in grand opening program and private pool party for 24 persons

GUSHER - $2,500 - same as Splasher plus Sparetime Spotlight recognition-bold, name on permanent Sprayground plaque by category, private pool party for up to 50 persons

GEYSER - $5,000+ - same as Gusher plus prominent website recognition, Sparetime Spotlight recognition-prominent logo/name, logo/name on grand opening program, logo/name on permanent Sprayground plaque by category, private pool party for up to 100 persons

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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For additional Sprayground pictures check out the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District webpage.

Updated June 2, 2008

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