Fayette Aquatic Center
Project Type: Splash Pad
Location: Fayette, Alabama, USA
In 2024, we hosted our fifth annual Make a SPLASH! Grant Contest to award two deserving organizations in the United States an all-expenses-paid splash pad surface. One award was for a facility that exemplified inclusive design principles, and the other was need-based for a deserving community that met specific benchmark criteria.
Since opening in 2002, the splash pad at the Fayette Aquatic Center has been a central gathering place for the community. Its popularity inspired the City of Fayette to expand in 2012, building a full waterpark with the original splash pad as the anchor feature. For over two decades, thousands of children have enjoyed the space each summer. While the city invested in equipment upgrades over the years, the concrete surface, which had been painted and textured multiple times, was ready for a significant safety and design improvement to ensure it could continue serving families for years to come.
In recognition of its strong community impact, Fayette Aquatic Center was awarded the 2024 Make a SPLASH! Need-Based Grant Award, presented by Life Floor. This grant made it possible to resurface the beloved splash pad, transforming it into a safer, more vibrant environment that feels brand new while preserving its legacy.
The old painted concrete was replaced with Life Floor’s cushioned, slip-resistant tiles, creating a safer play environment that significantly reduces the risk of slips and falls. With safety as the facility’s “main thing," the update ensures that children can play with confidence and staff can focus on providing great experiences.
Installed in May 2025 by Baynum Solutions, a Certified Installer and Registered Aquatic Partner, the resurfacing covered two splash pad areas totaling 3,687 sq. ft. The design features a striking hexagon gradient with a refreshing palette of Aviator, Bluebird, Breeze, Ocean, and Submariner tile colors, bringing a modern, dynamic look to the heart of the park.
By combining safety innovation with visual appeal, Life Floor has reinvigorated Fayette’s splash pad. Guests can now enjoy a safer, more colorful space surrounded by the unique atmosphere of the city park, complete with nearby playgrounds, trails, and even views of planes and helicopters taking off from the adjacent airport.
“Safety has been, and always will be, the ‘main thing’ for our guests. Having Life Floor on the portion that is used the most by children would be a wonderful and much-needed improvement.”
Before and After
Before: Pour-in-Place Rubber
After: Life Floor
Project Highlights
Facility: Fayette Aquatic Center
Location: Fayette, Alabama, USA
Install Date: May 2025
Area: 3,687 sq ft (343 m²)
Colors: Aviator, Bluebird, Breeze, Ocean, Submariner
Texture: Ripple
Thickness: 3/8” (10 mm)
Installer: Baynum Solutions
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