Overlook Park Splash Pad

Located at the end of Main Street, Overlook Park "overlooks" the beauty of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. The Park includes a stage where live music is played, a brick plaza, where the Ridgefield's Farmers Market and First Saturday Events are held, historical information about the early settlement of the Native Americans, and public restrooms. The Overlook Park Splash Pad will be constructed behind the stage at the existing park and provide a new water play area.

Phase 1 Construction is underway. The park will remain open during construction, but some community events have been moved. See the Project Update below for details.

Project Background

This project proposes the construction of a splash pad behind the stage at the existing park. The splash pad will incorporate a combination of natural elements and ground level features for water play with the following considerations:

Approximately 2,000 square feet
Recirculating system
Rain Garden
Direct discharge to sewer

Next Steps

Construction underway and is expected to be completed in early July.

Located at the end of Main Street, Overlook Park "overlooks" the beauty of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. The Park includes a stage where live music is played, a brick plaza, where the Ridgefield's Farmers Market and First Saturday Events are held, historical information about the early settlement of the Native Americans, and public restrooms. The Overlook Park Splash Pad will be constructed behind the stage at the existing park and provide a new water play area.

Phase 1 Construction is underway. The park will remain open during construction, but some community events have been moved. See the Project Update below for details.

Project Background

Approximately 2,000 square feet
Recirculating system
Rain Garden
Direct discharge to sewer

Next Steps

Construction underway and is expected to be completed in early July.

Construction will Begin Tuesday April 25

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Construction of the Splash Pad will begin Tuesday, April 25 and is expected to be completed in early July, 2023. During construction, the splash pad site, located behind the stage, will be fenced off and closed to the public. The contractor is working on an accelerated timeline which will include work on weekends.
- Do not enter the fenced area. The project area is fenced for the safety of the public. Please remain in the open areas of the park.
- Restrooms Open: Areas of the park not within the fenced area remain open, including the restrooms.
- Community Events:Construction will continue on the weekends, as a result, several community events have been relocated:
  1. Ridgefield Farmers Market, June Saturdays 9am-2pm: Davis Park, 337-411 N 3rd Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642
  2. Spring Festival, Saturday, May 6: Davis Park, 337-411 N 3rd Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642
  3. Big Paddle, Saturday, June 3: Davis Park, 337-411 N 3rd Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642 AND Ridgefield Waterfront, 109 W Division St, Ridgefield, WA 98642
  4. Musicians in the Park, June Wednesdays 12-1:30pm: Carts by the Park, 219 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642
The 2,000 sq. foot splash pad will incorporate a combination of natural elements and ground level features for water play. If you have any questions, please contact Galina Burley, City of Ridgefield Parks Manager, at galina.burley@ridgefieldwa.us or 360-887-6010.