The City of McKeesport is ready
to celebrate the grand opening
of a new aquatic playground at
Renziehausen Park.
T
he City of McKeesport is ready to celebrate the grand opening of a
new aquatic playground at Renziehausen Park.
Summer fun in McKeesport’s regional park will begin on June 13
with the official opening of the Renzie Spray Ground, an interactive water
park located between the children’s play area and Renzie Senior Center.
The community is invited to take part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony and
celebration at 11 a.m.
Budgeted with the city’s 2015 capital allotment from the Allegheny
Regional Asset District in the amount of $100,000, the city was able to
convert the park’s former wading pool to the new spray ground.
“I’m excited to have another activity for our youth to enjoy right here
in their hometown,” Mayor Michael Cherepko said. “Adding new things
to Renzie Park is helping recreation evolve in our city. With our athletic
courts, pavilions, senior center and now a spray park, we are continuing to
offer a variety of activities that appeal to children and adults of all ages.”
Water Odyssey, a world leader in design and manufacturing of
interactive water features for aquatic play, describes an aquatic
playground as a “wholesome interactive play environment” that’s safe and
entertaining for young children.
Unlike swimming or wading pools, aquatic playgrounds have
no standing water. Because of the flat surface setup of an aquatic
playground, there are lesser installation and maintenance costs when
managing aquatic playgrounds.
Also, because there is no standing water, there is no need for lifeguards.
The grounds will be enclosed by fencing that will leave a grassy area for
parents and guardians to relax and set up towels or lawn chairs while their
children play.
The Renzie Spray Ground
is unique – featuring
larger-than-life tigers and
other spray features in the
McKeesport Area colors of
red and blue. These features
include spray and trickle
effects that release water
from spouts, buckets and
shapes in a variety of sizes.
June 19 The Vogues
June 26 Zoot Island Beach Party
July 4
The Buffettman and his Fruitcake Band (followed
by fireworks)
July 10 Dancing Queen
July 17 Elton John Tribute by Lee Alverson
July 24 Judi Figel
July 31 East Winds Symphonic Band
Aug. 7 Beatlemania
Aug.14 Scott, Rob and Greg of the Clarks
Aug. 21 Jeff Jimerson
Aug. 28 The Four Townsman
Sept. 2 8th Street Rox
Sept. 3 Tres Lads (Mon Valley Community Band opening
at 5 p.m.)
Sept. 4 House of Soul (Three Sides Band opening at 5 p.m.)
Sept. 5 Bo Wagner performs “Sinatra Thru the Years”
(River City Brass Band opening at 5 p.m.)
Sept. 11 Todd Jones’ Patriotism Tribute (preceded by
Patriotism Parade and followed by fireworks)
City submits 5-year plan for
enhancement of Renzie Park.
With annual improvements taking place at Renziehausen
Park, McKeesport officials and residents are proud to promote
these grounds as the recreational hub, not only of our city,
but of the entire Mon Valley.
Renziehausen Park, affectionately known as Renzie, is the
centerpiece of our community. It is a place for residents of
all ages to enjoy a variety of programs, including summer
concerts, sporting activities, and festivals. With beautiful
gardens, state-of-the-art baseball fields, and pavilions of all
sizes, folks from across the region are visiting our park on a
daily basis.
The City of McKeesport recently submitted its five-year
plan for Renziehausen Park, including capital improvements
through the 2020 fiscal year. With annual projects, the city
will continue its commitment to improving youth play
and athletic facilities by making existing amenities more
accessible and enjoyable for the public.
The city plans to improve ball fields, play areas, and
pavilions while creating an extension of regional walking
and bicycle trails, a new dog park and other features. Mayor
Michael Cherepko said he’s excited for what the future
holds in Renzie Park: “Our regional park draws people to
McKeesport from all over Allegheny County and neighboring
counties. We are proud of everything we have to offer there
during the busy summer season and year round.”
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McKeesport’s 2016 Summer Concert Series, sponsored by the
City of McKeesport, McKeesport Lions Club and Allegheny
Regional Asset District, runs June 19 through September 11
at the Lions Bandshell in Renziehausen Park. All performances
begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
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2016 Summer
Concert Series