Village of Russia Splash Pad & Pavilion Update

June 28, 2023

Village of Russia Pavilion & Splash Pad Update

The Village wanted to provide a quick update since the last correspondence on the Pavilion and Splash Pad projects. We are currently finalizing the Pavilion and Splash Pad drawings, determining the final locations of both, and will be bidding the entire project out soon. Our objective is to start construction in 2023 with a goal of being operational sometime in 2024. From a funding standpoint, we are very happy to share that the Village was awarded the Ohio Department of Natural Resources grant in the amount of $500,000. We’ve also had a handful of very generous private donations, bringing our total funding to over $1M. As there is a small shortfall in funding remaining, we are in the process of contacting local businesses to see if they have an interest in contributing to the project.

We’ve had a few inquiries from residents asking if they can contribute to this project’s funding. While we did not wish to solicit funds from the community, we also don’t want to stop our residents from contributing if they so desire.

If you would like to help fund this project, please direct your donation to The Community Foundation of Shelby County at commfoun.com/donate and designate the Russia Pavilion and Splash Pad Fund as the fund for your donation.

If you would prefer to donate by check, please make your check payable to:
The Community Foundation of Shelby County

100 S. Main Avenue, Suite 202

Sidney, OH 45365.
Please note on your check “Russia Pavilion and Splash Pad Fund”.

We will continue to keep the community updated as this project moves along. Thanks again to all community members for their support. Feel free to reach out to any of the committee members if you have any questions.

Pavilion & Splash Pad Committee Members:
Adam Barga – Village Administrator
Brandon Simon – Village Council
Mary Jo High – Village Council
Jake Borchers – Village Council, Russia Wellness Foundation
Stephanie Fullenkamp – Russia Wellness Foundation
Jared Goubeaux – Russia Wellness Foundation
Treg Francis – Park Board
Zach Sherman – Park Board
Aaron Condon – Park Board