Photo Credit: Courtesy of Grand Prairie, Texas / Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department
Recreation Department
The Charley Taylor Splash Pad in Grand Prairie, Texas, is an interactive water park located just west of the Charley Taylor Recreation Center. Since 1959, the recreation center has been a gathering point for many residents to participate in a variety of leisure activities. This year, the center offered the first-ever Itty-Bitty Triathlon designed especially for 3- to 5-year-olds. The “triathletes” who participated definitely made a splash in an event where the splash pad played a huge role in creating grand memories!
The triathlon included a swim (actually more of a dash) through the splash pad, a bike ride, and a run. The most unique aspect of the triathlon was the splash pad. For a group that knows how to experience splash pads by running around and through them, the kids were able to really show their “abilities” during this first challenge.
Studies have shown that splash pads target a child’s physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development. For this particular event, parents did not have to worry about the hazards of their Itty-Bitties in the swimming pool because parents and guardians knew their kids love splash pads! The Charley Taylor Splash Pad features age-specific play areas, including a water wall, ground sprays, play structures, a magic-touch water gun, spray cannons, and power geysers. There are six touch buttons that allow children to interact with various features.