Fun in the sun: City of Mobile to officially open new splashpad at Crawford-Murphy Park

May 20th, 2026

Posted in: Press ReleaseMayorCity CouncilParks and Recreation

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WHO:	Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis District 2 Councilwoman Samantha Ingram
WHAT:	Ribbon Cutting for Crawford-Murphy Park splashpad
WHEN:	8 a.m. on Friday, May 22
WHERE:	Crawford-Murphy Park (351 S. Ann Street)

 

Mobile, Ala. — Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis, District 2 Councilwoman Samantha Ingram and stakeholders will gather Friday to cut the ribbon on the city’s newest aquatic activity for children and families in the Oakleigh, Leinkauf and Maysville neighborhoods.

Just in time for summer break, the city will open a new splashpad at Crawford-Murphy Park, offering families a new way to cool off from the heat, while providing more recreational opportunities at one of the city’s premier parks. Designed ot resemble a river scene, the splashpad will include an alligator head, a frog, a turtle and tall reeds that spray water. Fish-shaped, tipping buckets serve as the centerpiece of the design.

Aiker Construction partnered with the city to transform an old, unused wading pool into the vibrant, whimsical, nature-themed spray ground. This is the ninth splashpad the city has added to Mobile Parks and Recreation Department facilities in the last several years. They are a wonderful resource for parents and families during the summer and a highlight of MPRD’s aquatics offerings.

Media is invited to attend the ribbon cutting. Opportunities for interviews and b-roll will be available after.