Water Fun: Longview Splash Pad to Open by June

LONGVIEW (AP) – Crews have begun work on a 10,000-square foot splash pad at Longview’s Lear Park. The Longview News-Journal reported Monday that the $1.5 million water-based entertainment complex will have fountains, sprinklers and spouts. The site will also have areas with western, sports, and pirate themes. The target opening date for the splash pad, featuring play areas with no standing water, is June 22. City spokesman Shawn Hara says Longview completed several park projects, using voter-approved bond money, for less than budgeted. City leaders are using some of the savings on the splash pad, with Longview’s share about $1 million. The Longview Economic Development Board and private donations also contributed. The complex will be named for late civic leader Jack Mann.