Hopkinsville is deciding the fate of the water park, which is in need of major repairs to open back up to the public.
At a town hall Wednesday night, the room may have been full of residents and city officials, but only a handful voiced opinions on Bluegrass Splash, and those were split.
Former City Councilman Larry Radford was the first to address the issue.
click to download audioHe says the money could be better spent on something constructive at the vacant lot on 9th and Main Streets.
Other ideas floated were a skating rink, a location similar to Clarksville’s City Forum, and selling the facility to utilize the funds elsewhere. Even those who were opposed to the splash park brought up the need for a public pool, like Wynn Radford.
click to download audioMilitary Affairs Coordinator Shannon Lane says they hold events at the water park every year, and it is a draw for military families.
click to download audioRetired Hopkinsville Community College CDL Instructor Kerry Roberts says he spent many days watching the busy facility and would hate to see it lost.
click to download audioHoward Turner also thinks it needs improving, but that it should include the wave pool and other amenities stripped during construction.
click to download audioMayor JR Knight says this is just the first step in the process and that the city will be holding other meetings with stakeholders to gather feedback to present to a committee.
