Inclusive restroom facility nearing completion at Robinette Park
Construction on a restroom facility is nearing completion at Robinette Park, 750 Enola Drive.
The facility was designed with inclusivity in mind and contains adaptations that will allow people of different abilities to utilize both the park and the facilities. The restrooms include adjustable adult changing tables for people who need them.
Vandalia relied on a wide array of fund resources to pay for the project, including the American Rescue Plan Act, and grant money from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Community Development Block Grants, and the Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Later this year crews will begin installing a new playground at the park, which was also designed with features for differently-abled people.
While both of these projects will be completed by the end of the year, there are more plans for the park in 2025.
There are also plans to construct a splash pad at the park.
“The splash pad is a project that probably won’t get underway until at least 2025,” Steve Clark, Director of Parks and Recreation, said. “As a part of that project, we will also reconfigure the parking area to allow for more cars and a better traffic flow.”
With the increasing popularity of pickleball, there are also plans to install pickleball courts at Robinette Park.
“We’ve seen an explosion in the popularity of pickleball over the past ten years,” Clark said. “The outdoor courts at Helke Park are in high demand, and we believe a second outdoor option would be utilized often as well.”
“Vandalia is a top-tier suburb with top-tier services,” Clark said. “It’s important that we continue to invest in our parks to keep our amenities among the best in the region.”