Othello's Kiwanis Park splash pad construction is progressing, with underground plumbing and concrete work completed as of Aug. 5, 2026. City Engineer Robin Adolphsen confirmed toys will be installed starting Aug. 17, with an opening goal by mid-August or before the school year begins on Aug. 27. The city is also considering pool repair options after a $3.55 million bond proposal to fix the closed community pool failed to reach the required 60% approval in November 2025. Mayor Ken Johnson said the city prioritized annexation into Adams County Fire District 5 over pool repairs, with a new bond proposal potentially being resubmitted for the November 2027 ballot.
Othello Splash Pad Construction Underway
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- ✓Othello's Kiwanis Park splash pad construction is progressing“The underground plumbing has been installed and the concrete has been poured at the new splash pad in Othello’s Kiwanis Park.”
- ✓Underground plumbing and concrete work completed as of Aug. 5, 2026“OTHELLO — The underground plumbing has been installed and the concrete has been poured at the new splash pad in Othello’s Kiwanis Park.”
- ⚠City Engineer Robin Adolphsen confirmed toys will be installed starting Aug. 17No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓An opening goal by mid-August or before the school year begins on Aug. 27“City officials are hoping to have it in operation by mid-August, she said; if that doesn’t work, the goal is to open it before the Othello School District starts the new school year.”
- ✓The city is also considering pool repair options“Johnson said council members intend to work on fixing the pool, which closed after city maintenance workers discovered a major leak, underground erosion and significant damage.”
- ✓A $3.55 million bond proposal to fix the closed community pool failed to reach the required 60% approval in November 2025“The bond would’ve fixed the existing pool, replacing the broken components and others that could be at risk of breaking, along with upgrading the pool’s mechanical and electrical systems. The proposal received about 55 percent approval but needed 60 percent to pass.”
- ✓Mayor Ken Johnson said the city prioritized annexation into Adams County Fire District 5 over pool repairs“Johnson said the issue is timing, since city officials are already working on a proposal for Othello to be annexed into Adams County Fire District 5, which will go before city voters in spring 2027. “We had to prioritize,” Johnson said. “Public safety – that was our number one priority, to make sure we get our fire district coverage.” Johnson said city officials didn’t want to ask voters to consider two major proposals in the same election.”
- ⚠A new bond proposal potentially being resubmitted for the November 2027 ballotNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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