McNaughton Spray Park

The Elkhart Parks Department (Elkhart, Indiana) commissioned Lehman & Lehman, in association with CTG Associates, Inc. (Mishawaka, Indiana), to prepare a master plan and construction documents for the McNaughton Park aquatics facility, as well as to design general site improvements.

The new aquatics facility, along with a concession stand and restroom, are located beside an expanded parking area near the existing tennis courts. The water sprayground area features a large spray structure and smaller, age-appropriate water jets and spray structures. Lounging, picnic, and shaded areas are located nearby for those wanting to watch the activities. Parking improvements will adequately serve the additional patrons the new park activities bring and improve the vehicular circulation.

On Friday July 13, the community was welcomed to to the new McNaughton Spray Park with a Ribbon-Cutting and Grand Opening ceremony. Below, you’ll find photos from the Grand Opening, with construction photos following the rendered plan.

7.13.07 Elkhart's Mayor Miller and the Elkhart Parks Department

cut the ribbon to open the new McNaughton Spray Park

7.13.07 Elkhart's Mayor Miller is still smiling – even after getting

soaked by 150 gallons of water from the Tipping Bucket

7.13.07 Bob Edel, Director of Parks & Cultural Resources for the City of Elkhart stands out of the way as children enjoy getting drenched by the Tipping Bucket

7.13.07 Children play with water cannons on one of the spraypads

7.13.07 Elevated shot of overall facility

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October 2006: Phase 1 Rendered Plan - Sprayground Development

Undated – Old McNaughton Park Wading Pool

11.5.05 Aerial view of site—preconstruction

11.11.05 These basketball courts were demolished for Sprayground

2.20.07 Construction crews form concrete surge tank

4.3.07 Masons work on walls for restroom building

4.3.07 Preliminary Sprayground grading

4.17.07 Setting trusses

5.1.07 Construction continues on building roof

5.1.07 Rough fitting of Sprayground plumbing

5.15.07 Roof over the main entrance

5.15.07 Initial Sprayground drain formation

6.12.07 First Sprayground installed

6.12.07 Crews continue pouring concrete decking within Sprayground

6.22.07 View inside concession stand

6.22.07 First water test: Tot-Lot play structure

6.22.07 Main Sprayground feature: Aquaplay 250

6.26.07 A contractor lays out new sidewalk and fencing

6.26.07 Formation of new curb in the parking lot

6.28.07 Workers begin constructing exterior fencing

(Photo provided by Ziolkowski Construction)

6.28.07 Tipping Bucket overturned during first water test

(Photo provided by Ziolkowski Construction)

Forest Park Aquatics - Parking Lot Construction

The Noblesville Parks and Recreation Department (Noblesville, Indiana) commissioned Lehman & Lehman to design a parking lot expansion adjacent to the Aquatic Center in Forest Park. The goal of the project was to increase parking space to accommodate the large number of people who visit the pool and nearby baseball field during the summer months. The new 80-car asphalt parking lot was built in an open area that once served as overflow parking. To reduce runoff and protect against pollutants, the center parking bays were constructed with permeable concrete pavers. Below are photos of the construction process – from pre-construction to completion, with the most recent photos first.

6.11.07 Pervious paver parking bay


6.11.07 Final asphalt parking lot & sidewalk


6.11.07 Final asphalt parking surface


5.2.07 Parking lot excavation and base installation


3.6.07 New parking lot—preconstruction


3.6.07 New parking lot—preconstruction

Purdue University Outdoor Sports Courts Construction

Purdue University (West Lafayette, Indiana) commissioned Lehman & Lehman this past spring to assist in the design and development of their new Recreational Sports Outdoor Courts due to their displacement by campus expansion.

Professional assistance included coordination with the Recreational Sports Division, the Purdue Construction Department, as well as the preparation of necessary construction drawings based on the Feasibility Study previously prepared by Lehman & Lehman, Inc.

The project was completed in May of 2007. The photos below show the completed site, with photos before and during construction following the finished product.

6.20.07 New sand volleyball courts west of Aquatic Center


6.20.07 New sand volleyball courts


6.20.07 New basketball courts with final court surfacing


6.20.07 New basketball court with final court surfacing

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2.5.06 Location of new outdoor basketball courts


2.5.06 Rear entry to the Recreational Sports Center (pre-construction)


2.5.06 Location of new Sand Volleyball Courts
directly west of Aquatic Center (pre-construction)


12.5.06 Location of North Basketball Court
(to be completed in the spring of 2007)


12.5.06 Asphalt base for the South Basketball Court


12.5.06 Excavation for new Sand Volleyball Court


12.5.06 Final subgrade for Sand Volleyball Court


12.5.06 New concrete court edge; subsurface drain tile


12.5.06 New Pedestrian walkway west of the Aquatic Center