Megan Navarro
KYLE — Following issues with staffing, the city of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department announced that all city-owned splash pads are now open for families to enjoy for the summer.
The city has three splash pads, located at Steeplechase, Gregg-Clarke and La Verde parks, that are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, with the typical season occurring in early June through early September. However, several members of the community expressed their disappointment when the season came around and none of the splash pads were open.
“There has been understandable concern from our community about the splash pads not yet being open, especially as temperatures rise and families are eager for places their kids can cool off and play,” said assistant communications director Alison Kelly.
Now, as of Thursday, June 18, the splash pads at Steeplechase and La Verde have opened. The one at La Verde is open following extensive damage that was caused by flooding in May 2025, in which repairs and restoration efforts were required to ensure that the facility could operate safely.
While there was some maintenance that hindered the Gregg-Clarke Park splash pad from opening at the same time, it is now available for use as of Saturday, June 20.
The opening schedule for the splash pads, Kelly explained, was also impacted by a previous hiring freeze and staffing challenges associated with a vacant aquatics technician position responsible for the operations.
“While that position remains unfilled, our Parks Maintenance team is adjusting operations and redistributing responsibilities to prepare the splash pads for operation,” the assistant communications director stated.
“We understand and share the community’s disappointment, as we work to get the splash pads open. Our top priority is ensuring all splash pads are safe, properly functioning and ready to provide a positive experience for residents,” she continued.
Steeplechase Park is located at 295 Hailie Drive, La Verde Park is located at 3901 Burnham and Gregg-Clarke Park is located at 1231 W. Center St. More information on the splash pads, as well as other aquatic amenities, can be found at www.cityofkyle.gov/living-here/parks-and-recreation/pool-and-aquatics.
