City officials hold ribbon cutting ‘Spash into the School Year’ at Tepe Park

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The City of Evansville invited people to ‘Splash into the School Year’ at Tepe Park.

The event was also a ribbon cutting to “officially” open the new splash pad, even though community members had access to it earlier in the year.

Community members who made their way to the park were met with music, food, and other summer fun.

Parents and community members say they were thankful the City built the splash pad and listened to their feedback.

“Anytime we reached out to the City and the parks foundation, they’re always willing to do whatever they can to help improve the neighborhood,” says Eric Tillman, resident engagement specialist at Tepe Park. “So, that’s very important that we have the ear of the city and they listen and they try to do whatever we ask so it’s