HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The City of Hopkinsville will soon be discussing issues that have popped up at the city funded water park Bluegrass Splash, with Mayor J.R. Knight anticipating significant costs for repairs.
“We are going to have to spend some money, it’s not going to be a cheap fix,” said the mayor during the previous Nov. 4 city council meeting. He shared that the park experienced a significant loss of water toward the end of this summer due to potential leaks, but the city has not provided additional comment about the extent of the repairs.
Hopkinsville Public Works will be present at the upcoming Dec. 16 city council meeting to discuss the details and costs. Mayor Knight previously said that this currently unknown expenditure will come as the city also invests in a drainage study for flood mitigation, along with costs associated with dams. During the Dec. 3 meeting, he said, “Even though it might be brief, we will be discussing the water park because that is going to be a big issue.”
Leading up to the opening for the 2025 season, the park had undergone extensive repairs totaling around $125,000. At the time, city officials were on the fence about the investment, with local youth rallying during a city council meeting in favor of funding the repairs.
Bluegrass Splash is home to Hurricane Alley which has two large water slides, as well as a splash zone, wading pool, and lazy river. Over 500 visitors on average come through each day at the park during the summer, generating revenue for the city.
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