Carl Cowan Park Splash Pad Springs a Leak, Closed until Further Notice

Carl Cowan Park splash pad springs a leak, closed until further notice. (Courtesy: WVLT)

Carl Cowan Park Splash Pad Springs a Leak, Closed until Further Notice

Posted on May 16, 2025

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Children looking to beat the heat in Knox County will have to wait a little longer to enjoy the splash pad at Carl Cowan Park.

Officials with the county’s parks and recreation department say the splash pad there is closed after springing a leak on opening day Thursday.

The county offers splash pads at various parks, all of which opened for the first time in 2025 Thursday.

While the Carl Cowan location is closed until further notice, the Powell Station Park and French Memorial Park locations are still open.

Carl Cowan Park splash pad springs a leak, closed until further notice. (Courtesy: WVLT)

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