Columbus Parks and Property employees Kasie England and John Shallenburger worked to prepare the ground surrounding the H and H Splash Pad. The attraction opens to the public with an official celebration May 20. Photo by Jacob Spencer.
The abnormally hot temperatures hitting southeast Kansas are about to pay off in a big way as the city of Columbus’s H and H Splash Pad will be open later this week. A grand opening featuring food, activities and entertainment will be kicking off the coolest summer hot spot May 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Both the Houser and Hatfield families donated funds to make the site possible. City Council contr…