Rain Deck was recently featured in this great article by LandscapingNetwork.com about Residential Splash Pads, along with several pictures of our ‪‎splashpad‬ installations.

According to Ryan Werlich of Rain Deck, residential splash pads have been steadily gaining popularity for the past few years. “Our splash pads have gotten exposure through television shows such as DIY Yard Crashers,” he says. If you want to save money, don’t have the space for a pool, or are looking for a safe way to stay cool, a splash pad is for you. “A splash pad is fun for kids during the day and at night when the adults are ready to entertain, a splash pad makes a great water feature, plus dogs also love splash pads. They can also serve as a patio area when not in use,” explains Werlich.

If you’re thinking of installing a splash pad in your backyard you need a small level area. “If you have limited space in your backyard, a splash pad is perfect,” says Werlich, “A splash pad can be smaller than 100 sq. ft or as large as you can imagine.” Furthermore, a splash pad can be right next to the side of a building, making them a good option for sideyards. Splash pads may also be installed as pool tie-ins when building a new pool.

Werlich points out that more landscapers are seeking education and gaining knowledge about the installation of splash pads. “The process is similar to installing sprinklers,” he notes. “For residential splash pads, the pump, filter and manifold are usually installed above ground, while the tank is installed below ground, along with the piping and drain(s).” The paved surface of the splash pad is slightly sloped towards a center drain that funnels away excess water.

Splash pads from Rain Deck are available in kits or can be customized for a specific design. Rain Deck also offers above ground features that can be incorporated into their splash pad designs. According to Werlich the most popular features are the Rainy Palm Tree, Water Umbrella and Fire Hydrant.

The Town of Argos, Indiana is Celebrating Their New Splash Pad!

The Town of Argos, Indiana comes together to make a splash pad dream a reality! With several generous sources of funding from all around the community and the support of the Argos Town Superintendent they were successful with installing a 1,000 sqft fresh water splash pad with numerous Rain Deck above ground water features and a ton of Rain Deck spray nozzles! At Rain Deck, we are always inspired by the communities and individuals that work so selflessly to bring splash pads into the lives of those who love them the most – The kids!!

The Rain Deck splash pad products that are featured at The Town of Argos, Indiana Fresh Water Splash Pad are the following:  24 Interchangeable Rain Deck Spray Nozzles, Rain Deck Stainless Steel Water Loop- 6′ (Aqua), Rain Deck Stainless Steel Dumping Bucket 3, Rain Deck Stainless Steel Fire Hydrant (Red), Rain Deck Sof-Touch™ Ground Sensor, Rain Deck Sof-Touch™ Electronic Timer Box, Rain Deck 8 Zone Multi Program Electronic Controller, Rain Deck Custom Manifolds.

Our Rain Deck professionals are available to help you bring your splash pad dreams to your local park! For more information please visit www.RAINDECK.com, or Contact Us at 888-445-RAIN (7246) or info@raindeck.com

‘Water Water Everywhere!’ at the New Splash Pad at The Boys and Girls Club of Woonsocket Rhode Island!

Rain Deck was so excited to provide all the splash pad products to The Boys and Girls Club of Woonsocket Rhode Island – Kendrick Avenue Center.  This amazing 2,000 sqft recirculating splash pad/splash park came to fruition with generous grants from various organizations including the Champlin Foundations, CVS/Caremark, The June Rockwell Levy Foundation, Navigant Credit Union, Nationwide Construction and Eastern Insurance Group.

With the many advantages of adding a splash pad to the Boys and Girls Club the three main factors benefitting this facility were Safety of the kids, Cost of a new amenity, and FUN!  With a splash pad being safer than a traditional pool the addition of this splash pad can give the organization assurance that the kids will be safer.  ‘More bang for the buck’ is an understatement when buying splash pad products from Rain Deck.  With a long list of stainless steel above-ground water features painted to match the colors of the rainbow and 52 spray jets this splash pad is loaded!  See below for a long list of amazing splash pad products.  The result of combining all these amenities equals a TON OF FUN! for all the kids that come to Kendrick Avenue Center.  Read about it more Woonsocket Rhode Island Boys and Girls Club.

The Rain Deck splash pad products that are featured at The Boys and Girls Club of Woonsocket Rhode Island are the following:  52 interchangeable Rain Deck Spray Nozzles, 1,200 Gallon Rain Deck Water Holding Tank that supports the complete water recirculation system, (4) Rain Deck 8-Nozzle Line Jet, Rain Deck Stainless Steel Rain Stick  (Yellow), Rain Deck Stainless Steel Water Arch (Red), (2) Rain Deck Stainless Steel Water Cannon (Purple & Green), Rain Deck Stainless Steel Dumping Water Fall Trough (Blue), (2) Rain Deck Footing Base Spray Plate, Rain Deck 16-Nozzle Ring of Water, Rain Deck Stainless Steel Sof-Touch™ Activator (Orange), Rain Deck Sof-Touch™ Electronic Timer Box, Rain Deck 8 Zone Multi Program Electronic Controller, (2) Rain Deck Custom Manifolds.

Our Rain Deck professionals are available to help you bring your splash pad dreams to your hotel facility! For more information please visit www.RAINDECK.com of Contact Us at 888-445-RAIN (7246) or info@raindeck.com

Rain Deck is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Adventure Golf Services and their product SplashGolf. SplashGolf™ is a first-of-its kind interactive water miniature golf played on a splash pad. This completely new miniature golf concept takes the game and players into an interactive water environment for a completely new and fun experience. Like traditional mini golf, SplashGolf™ is a water activity game that can be played by all family members. The difference is water – the sprays, fountains, and water jets are all very much interactive with players and the golf ball. SplashGolf™ also has the unique ability to be dual-purpose, utilized for either wet or dry golf, allowing SplashGolf™ parks to be used year-round. Adventure Golf Services has also recently introduced a version of SplashGolf™ for cruise ships, taking the fun from land to sea.

“SplashGolf is fun, wet and entertaining,” comments Arne Lundmark, CEO and chief designer at AGS. “This is a game where the player never knows what is going to happen to the golf ball or where it will go. On several golf holes, players may blast the mini golf balls around with water cannons as the other player tries for a hole-in-one, or actually spray another player while they attempt their putt…what fun! Playing the water vortex hole leads to surprise as the water spins the ball to emerge from one of two different areas of the green.”

Adventure Golf Services specifically chose to partner with Rain Deck because of their commitment to quality and excellent customer service, according to Arne Lundmark. “We researched the industry and decided that Rain Deck was the best fit for our needs. Rain Deck’s belief in SplashGolf’s product concept, as well as their reasonable prices, quality, warranty, ease of use and adaptability, their commitment to providing products in a timely manner, and their innovative new product ideas all set them apart from their competition.”

Based in Traverse City, MI, Adventure Golf Services is the industry leader with over 30 years experience in miniature golf course and family entertainment center design, development and construction. Some of their clients include Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruise Line, Disney, Jack Nicklaus, GlenLivet, Ripley Entertainment, and Mall of America. Rain Deck is proud to be partnering with them in this new and exciting venture.

Rain Deck and our splash pads are featured in the Summer 2015 issue of the ARVC VOICE. The VOICE  is a highly informative magazine that ARVC members depend on for ideas and strategies they can use to improve their park operations, as well as updates on association activities, educational insights, supplier information, legislative and regulatory affairs, and trends affecting the RV park and campground industry. Rain Deck was featured in an article about water recreation in camp grounds called “Water, Water Everywhere,” as well as in their Buyer’s Guide.

The VOICE spoke with Rain Deck’s own Ryan Vaughn about splash pads. “Splash pads are zero-depth water attractions that can be installed virtually anywhere. They typically consist of multiple spray jets and/or above-ground spray features. A splash pad can operate on a fresh water system, a grey water system or recirculation system. They tend to be popular with very young children.

‘Campground/RV park owners have found huge benefits in owning a splash pad,’ says Ryan Vaughn of the splash pad company Rain Deck. ‘First of all, they’re safe because there is literally no risk of drownings. They’re also fun. Children love them. Splash pads…. pull every child out of the swimming pool, thus allowing the older customers to enjoy themselves in a splash-free environment. They’re also affordable.’

Vaughn says that a smaller campground that is willing to take on a DIY project may be a perfect candidate for a light commercial splash pad product which can cost as little as $5,000, while a larger facility may want to go with a commercial grade product. He says that most RV parks and campgrounds will spend between $60,000 and $80,000 for a turnkey splash pad. In terms of installation and maintenance, the cost to install a splash pad is a fraction of what it costs to install a pool, and the maintenance costs are minimal as well.”

Our Rain Deck professionals are available to help you bring a fun and cost effective splash pad to your campground or anywhere you might need one! For more information please give us a call at 888-445-RAIN (7246) or email us at info@raindeck.com.

Set your DVR’s to record our new episode, “Outdoor Oasis” on The Vanilla Ice Project, that will premier on Saturday May 2nd at 10:00PM(Eastern)

We are so excited at Rain Deck to announce our return to The Vanilla Ice Project!!  It was our pleasure to join forces with Rob and his crew to bring some amazing amenities to this spectacular home in Florida.  Look for us on two episodes of Season 5 of The Vanilla Ice Project!

Rain Deck is the innovator in Residential Splash Pad Products.  With the only patented splash pad kit, Rain Deck is your one stop manufacturer for all of your splash pad needs!!  Our splash pad experts are available to help with any of your splash pad requests!

We would love to hear from you at WWW.RAINDECK.COM or 888-445-RAIN (7246).

Come and enjoy the new splash pad at the Marriott Fairway Villas in Galloway New Jersey, near Atlantic City!! The Marriott Fairway Villas offers travelers a wide array of activities and amenities to suit any get-away dreams for your family.

 This wonderful resort recently added a fully interactive 2,500 sq.ft. recirculating splash pad / splash park to its vast outdoor amenities. Adding this splash pad emphasizes the pleasure that families get to experience when visiting the amazing Marriott Fairway Villas in Galloway New Jersey.

Rain Deck splash pad products are exclusively featured at this Galloway, New Jersey splash pad. The splash pad is loaded with Rain Deck Splash Pad / Splash Park Products such as the following: 24 Interchangeable Rain Deck Spray Nozzles, 2,500 Gallon Rain Deck Holding Tank that supports the complete water recirculation system, Rain Deck Stainless Steel Big Dumping Tsunami, Custom Designed Rain Deck Golf Club Feature, Rain Deck 8-Nozzle Ring of Water, Rain Deck 10-Nozzle Rain Tunnel, Rain Deck 8-Nozzle Line Jet, (2) Rain Deck Stainless Steel 47in. Water Umbrella’s, (2) Rain Deck Stainless Steel Misty Pillar’s, (3) Rain Deck Stainless Steel Mini Mushroom’s, Rain Deck Stainless Steel Water Loop, (2) Rain Deck Stainless Steel Water Cannon’s. This phenomenal splash pad is all controlled by the Rain Deck Sof-Touch™ Electronic Timer Box and Rain Deck 8 Zone Multi-Program Electronic Controller and activated with the Rain Deck Sof-Touch™ Ground Sensor.

Our Rain Deck professionals are available to help you bring your splash pad dreams to your hotel facility! For more information please visit www.RAINDECK.com of Contact Us at 888-445-RAIN (7246) or info@raindeck.com

Shopping, Sun and Fun! The New Gran Plaza Outlets in Calexico California is a luxury outlet center located near the border of the United States and Mexico. With an astounding array of shops, this amazing destination draws a tremendous number of visitors throughout the year from the southwest region.

With amazing southern California weather year-round, the Gran Plaza Outlets thought to energize the amenities offered to their shoppers, specifically young families, an installed a 900 square foot recirculating splash pad / splash park featuring Rain Deck Splash Pad Products.

With the expert installation from Splash Zone, LLC., this commercial splash pad is equipped with the following Rain Deck Splash Pad Products: 12 Rain Deck assorted spray jets, Rain Deck Stainless Steel Water Loop Set, Rain Deck Sof-Touch™ Ground Sensor, Rain Deck Sof-Touch™ Electronic Timer Box, Rain Deck 4000 Gallon Holding Tank, 2 Rain Deck Stainless Steel 60″ Mushrooms with Rain Deck Stainless Steel Footing Bases. The interchangeable Rain Deck Stainless Steel Footing Base allows for the end user to exchange among Rain Decks wide variety of above ground water features.

Come down to the Gran Plaza Outlets and enjoy a splash in their magnificent new splash pad!

If you would like to learn more about the splash pad / splash park products that were installed please reach out to us at 888-445-RAIN (7246) or info@raindeck.com

In the spectacular landscape of South Lake Tahoe is the gorgeous Marriott Timber Lodge.  With immense views of the lake and the surrounding forest the Marriott Timber Lodge offers tremendous amenities for all travelers.

To elevate the surrounding environment around the already remarkable pool area, the Marriott Timber Lodge decided to convert a kiddie pool into a fully interactive splash pad / splash park. With this change, the ambiance of the pool area increased and the overall safety for families dramatically increased because  the 1 ft 3 in deep kiddie pool was converted to an engaging splash pad that has no standing water and a non-slip splash pad surface.

Rain Deck splash pad products were exclusively used in this application because of the quality of design and durability. Durability is a key factor in an area like South Lake Tahoe that experiences the spectrum of climate changes throughout the year.

The Marriott Timber Lodge in South Lake Tahoe California features the following Rain Deck Splash Pad / Splash Park products: Complete recirculation system, 6 Rain Deck assorted spray jets, Rain Deck Stainless Steel Footing Bases w/ Spray Plates that can in the near future receive a wide variety of interchangeable Rain Deck above-ground water features, Rain Deck Sof-Touch Ground Sensor™.

Visit Us at www.RAINDECK.com or Contact Us at 888-445-RAIN (7246) or info@raindeck.com

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A Big Splash has hit the Village of Ashton – With a brand new 4,000 sqft recirculating Splash Pad featuring Rain Deck Splash Pad Products!

With the help from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and a matching grant from the Blum Foundation the Village of Ashton was able to bring this new interactive splash pad to their community.  With great excitement the Village of Ashton designed a super fun and flowing splash pad that is loaded with features that would make any city envious to have such an amenity!

Rain Deck was thrilled to provide the following splash pad / splash park products for the 4,000 sqft splash pad built by Splash Zone:  48 Rain Deck assorted spray jets, Rain Deck 8-Nozzle Ring of Water, Rain Deck 8-Nozzle Line Jet, Rain Deck Stainless Steel Flower Spray, Rain Deck Stainless Steel Silly Arms 3, Rain Deck Stainless Steel Water Fall Bucket 3, Rain Deck Stainless Steel Dumping Bucket 3, Rain Deck Stainless Steel Water Arch Set, Rain Deck Stainless Steel Water Fall, Rain Deck Stainless Steel Water Pillar, 3 Rain Deck Sof-Touch Ground Sensors, Rain Deck 2500 Gallon Holding Tank with complete recirculation system.

If you would like to learn more about the splash pad / splash park products that were installed please reach out to us at 888-445-RAIN (7246) or info@raindeck.com