Plans for Garrison Park Improvements Taking Shape

Progress on the preliminary plans for the improvements to Crossville's Garrison Park has been made and Tammy French, Crossville Parks and Recreation Department Director said that parts of the project will start going out to bid in about 45 days. 

In addition to a large playground and splash pad, the existing basketball court will be resurfaced, sidewalks constructed and a multi-purpose building will be built.  The building will house the pumps for the splash pad, 4 family restrooms and at the front will be a covered picnic pavilion.

Close up of plans for Phase 1 of Garrison Park

In the plan above you can see that there will be a large green space between the playground on the left and the splash pad on the right for play and frisbees and catch.  

French said that the splash pad would be 53 feet wide and 78 feet long with a variety of water structures.  A toddler area will be in one end and items for larger kids and even adults would be part of the installation.  The splash pad feature will use recirculating water that is filtered and treated.  

The playground is designed to be all-inclusive and will measure 60 feet wide and 100 feet long.  It will include swings and a play structure with a variety of activities.  

Plan showing the full park

In addition to oversight by Lose and Associates Engineers and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, the project will be managed by a general contractor.  The playground and splash pad are expected to be bid separately to firms that specialize in those installations.  Work is expected to continue on the project much of this year.