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rating multiple spray and splash elements, the new splash pad will be a
destination in and of itself. The splash
pad will utilize the municipal water
supply, tapping into existing services
that supply the restroom. Controlled
using kid-activated timers, this liquid
fun will be routed back through the return system to Lake Mead, completing a large recycling loop.
Instructional, informative
and
important, but
usually relegated
to simple sheet
metal affixed to post, park signage often does not receive the attention it deserves. This won't be the case in Joe
Kneip for long. Developing a collection of custom high-pressure laminate
signs for the park that are durable and
attractive, iZone Imaging will provide a
first point of contact in helping patrons
navigate the park and experience the
new amenities.
Addressing one of the
community's chief complaints about Joe Kneip,
the park will be made
much brighter with stateof-the-art LED lighting
thanks to the generosity of Musco.
Targeting the basketball courts and
also helping to illuminate surrounding areas of the park, the new poles
and fixtures will allow residents to
enjoy the park in the evening hours
with its cooler temperatures. The increased nighttime visibility will also
increase the community's comfort
level using the park after sunset.

custom restroom building from the
Public Restroom Company, Joe
Kneip's facelift will include new
plumbing as well. " We wanted to
contribute to this important initiative
and knew just how to do that, " says
Chad Kaufman, vice president of
sales and marketing for Public Restroom Company. " When our team
visited Joe Kneip and saw the condition of the current restroom, we
knew we could design a facility to
provide better form and function for
the community, while lessening the
maintenance burden on the city, " he
continues. Installing a new restroom
in the park is a tremendous improvement to this public space and will be
a welcome addition to the park's exercisers, splashers and climbers.
Many people
associate a park
with enjoying a
picnic.
And
with new tables, trash cans and grills
from BCI Burke, this park will have a
fresh new place for neighbors and families to come together for food and fun.
The 2.2 acres comprising Joe

Kneip Park will soon be full of new
parts. This transformation will be
significant and it will take a close eye
to find the old Joe Kneip after the
surgery is done. But, the community
gem built in 1965 will still be there
- its bones are strong. The commitment made by the city of North
Las Vegas and the investment of the
many donors supporting this Parks
Build Community project will surely return Joe Kneip to a vibrant life
in a short few months. The new Joe
Kneip will bring smiles to the many
children and families who call this
park theirs. It will be up to the community to treat this park with the respect they themselves expect - and
it will be up to the city of North Las
Vegas to rally and show the community how a clean and well-maintained
park truly does build community.
Join fellow colleagues and the
community on September 17 for the
dedication of Joe Kneip Park and see
for yourself the results of this year's
project. Busing will be provided from
the NRPA Annual Conference.
Jimmy O'Connor is NRPA's Director of Grants
and Partnerships (joconnor@nrpa.org).

Having the comforts
of home in a park
means more time can
be spent there - relaxing, exercising and
playing. Thanks to the donation of a
	

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