How to Phase a Spray Park Using Waterplay’s PlayPhase™ Base System

Building a spray park or splash pad is a major investment—and many communities need a way to start small while planning for long-term growth. Waterplay’s PlayPhase™ Base System makes phased construction simple and future-proof.

Here’s how phasing works and why it’s one of the smartest strategies for modern splash pad design.

What Is the PlayPhase™ Base System?

PlayPhase is Waterplay’s installation system that allows you to install flush-mounted bases in the concrete during construction. Features then bolt into these bases, making it easy to:

• Add new spray features in the future
• Swap or upgrade equipment
• Expand your splash pad without breaking concrete
• Avoid costly demolition

It’s a flexible foundation that keeps your spray park ready for growth.

Why Phase a Spray Park or Splash Pad?

Communities often phase their spray parks because of:

• Budget limitations
• Gradual fundraising or grants
• Desire for long-term flexibility
• Lower life-cycle costs

With PlayPhase, you pour the slab once, then expand when you’re ready.

How to Phase Your Spray Park Using PlayPhase

1. Build a Full Master Plan

Plan all zones—toddler, family, and teen—plus drainage, plumbing, and mechanical room capacity. Even if Phase 1 is small, the plan protects your long-term layout.

2. Install All PlayPhase Bases in Phase 1

During initial construction:

• Install every PlayPhase base
• Run plumbing to all bases
• Pour the full pad 

Unused bases simply sit flush and act as a ground spray until funds allow for the purchase of the spray feature—no future concrete cutting.

3. Add Your Phase 1 Features

Start with the features your budget allows: ground sprays, small above-grade elements, or a signature Waterplay feature.

4. Expand When Funding Allows

Future features bolt directly into the ready-made bases. No demolition, minimal downtime.

Project Example: Allan Saskatchewan

Phase 1: 2024

– Full pad + PlayPhase bases for all 10 features

– All Mechanical and electrical

– 3 features installed

Phase 2: 2025

– 3 features installed

Phase 3: 2026

– 4 remaining features installed.

Benefits of Using PlayPhase for Spray Parks

• Lower construction costs long-term
• Easy upgrades
• Minimal downtime
• Future-ready infrastructure
• Perfect for grant-based projects

Conclusion

If you want a spray park or splash pad that fits your budget today and grows with your community tomorrow, Waterplay’s PlayPhase Base System is the best way to phase your project. It keeps infrastructure permanent, features flexible, and long-term costs low.