Cedarcrest Park Splash Pad
Project Type: Splash Pad
Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
“The design improves the whole site.”
Cedarcrest Splash Pad in Bloomington, Minnesota was one of the first facilities to experience the increased slip-resistance and cushioning of our Ripple 2.0 texture. Since it was installed in June 2017, this public, outdoor splash pad has experienced multiple freeze-thaw cycles without being protected from ice and snow and has received a significant amount of traffic. Life Floor tiles remain adhered, the surface can be easily cleaned, colors appear vibrant, and our slip-resistant texture is just as slip-resistant as the first summer season.
While there are many beautiful splash pads across the Twin Cities, the Cedarcrest Park Splash Pad is unique in that the splash pad is completely open and not fenced off. Bikes ride over it, shoes run across it, and trees line the outer perimeter with a dry playground nearby. This means that the splash pad is covered with leaves, sticks, dirt, sand, gravel, and wood chips on a regular basis. Given the environment, the modularity of Life Floor has allowed for any damaged tiles to be replaced without sacrificing the overall appearance of the amenity.
The Life Floor Studio designed Cedarcrest Splash Pad with a vibrant blue triangle gradient to add a pop of color to the park as well as visual interest on the surface. This beautifully designed floor creates an inviting environment that inspires children to run, jump, and splash.
Project Highlights
Facility: Cedarcrest Park Splash Pad
Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
Install Date: June 2017
Designer: Life Floor Studio
Area: 1,520 sq ft (141 m²)
Colors: Ocean, Bluebird, Aviator, Iceberg, Porcelain
Texture: Ripple 2.0
Installer: NLC, Inc.
“The gradient design technique our team used at Cedarcrest has since inspired countless splash pad designs around the world. At this park in particular, it serves as the perfect example of a multi-color pattern intended to help obscure the appearance of any surface debris to keep a local feature looking its best over a long lifespan.”
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