The completion of the Yahoo Splash Pad in Embrun shows what a community can accomplish when everyone works together! Courtesy Photo
EMBRUN – Sat., July 22, marked the official inauguration of the Yahoo Park Splash Pad addition, located at 2 Marcel Street in Embrun. The event was organized by the Embrun Optimist Club and served to bring the community together for a morning filled with laughter, refreshments, and, of course, a chance to get wet on a warm summer’s day.
The project, which had a total cost of $66,645.27, was funded through community effort. The mayor’s contribution from his “selfie with the mayor campaign” brought in $17,727, while the Optimist Club raised $42,100.35 from various donors, including $10,000 from Enbridge Gas. The cost of landscaping ($6,817.92) was covered by the township.
This exciting project, funded through a combination of community efforts, showcased the power of collaboration and community engagement. It was clear, as families gathered to witness the ribbon cutting, enjoy refreshments, and embrace the joy of splashing in the water, that the Yahoo Park Splash Pad addition would be a cherished asset for many years to come.
The Embrun Optimist Club and Russell Township extend their heartfelt appreciation to all the individuals and organizations that contributed to the Yahoo Park Splash Pad Addition. Their generosity and belief in the project’s vision were instrumental to this project.
Terry Tinkess is a professional photographer, educator and journalist. He has been making a living with a camera and keyboard since 1999 and has been featured in such publications as The Ottawa Citizen, Cornwall Standard Freeholder, The Globe and Mail, The Miami Herald, Ottawa Construction News, The Ontario Construction Report, Ontario Home Builder Magazine, Reed Construction Data, Canadian Potato Business and most recently, The Record and Eastern Ontario AgriNews. Terry lives in Ingleside, Ontario with his wife Brenda, Mia the anxious Pittie and cats Wally and Chubbers.
