Cedarcrest Park Splash Pad (ReFRESHED in 2023)

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.

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. From June 2017 to July 2023, this public outdoor splash pad experienced six freeze-thaw cycles without being protected from ice and snow and received a significant amount of traffic. Through it all, Life Floor tiles weathered the use well and the city was pleased.

The Life Floor Studio designed the original Cedarcrest Splash Pad surface with a vibrant blue triangle gradient to add a pop of color to the park as well as visual interest on the surface. In 2023, the city chose to replace their existing Life Floor with new Life Floor in a playful design.

Project Highlights

Facility: Cedarcrest Park Splash Pad
Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
Install Date: June 2017, Refreshed in 2023 - See Updated Design
Designer: Life Floor Studio
Area: 1,520 sq ft (141 m²)
Colors: Ocean, Bluebird, Aviator, Iceberg, Porcelain
Texture: Ripple 2.0
Installer: NLC, Inc.

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