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New park in Lon C. Hill area set to make a "SPLASH"

1,799 views · Published 15 December 2011 · 1:51 · Indexed 28 October 2026

Channel: CBS Rio Grande Valley · 2011 · News & Politics

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A new playground in Harlingen sounds like fun, but it will stand as a background for an even more exciting feature. Making a splash in the Lon C. Hill area.
     City Commisioner Jerry Prepejchal says it was a no brainer for city official to unanimously approve the project which will cost roughly 236 thousand dollars.
    It will include a 2,000 square foot kidney shaped splash pad with water spraying from below and from aqua feature shaped like tunnels, palm trees, even turtles.
    The splashing will be available to the public no charge and the entire operation will be computer operated so that it only stays on for a certain amount of time until someone presses one of 4 buttons to get it going again.
    Commissioner Prepejchal and Harlingen public works director met with action 4 news and the city attorney, city manager and parks and recreation director to brief everyone on the water park
      The new Lon C. Hill water park will cit next to a public swimming pool and across the street from several child friendly attractions.

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