City of California get part of $1.1 million grant for splash pad

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

The City of California has received a $500,000 grant for a new splash park and swimming pool from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has selected California and four other Missouri cities to receive a total of $1.1 million in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants to improve public outdoor recreation areas.

The new splash park will be created just outside the community’s indoor swimming pool and will offer more activities for the community’s youth. The grant will also be used to construct a smaller outdoor swimming pool with zero entry, splash pad, play structure, water walk, climbing wall, water benches and an Olympic-sized pool with a diving board.

“These grants provide much-needed park improvements to cities that might not be able to afford them otherwise,” said Missouri State Parks Director David Kelly. “From upgrading and improving swimming facilities to installing new playground equipment, the towns and cities will be improving their outdoor recreation opportunities for their citizens and visitors.”