Town of Depew - TSET Built Environment Planning Grant

The Depew Splash & Play Planning Project will assess the feasibility, infrastructure needs, and construction costs for developing a community splash pad on four recently donated lots on Main Street. This project envisions a vibrant recreational space featuring a splash pad, pavilion, public restrooms, and a playground, providing a safe and engaging environment for families while enhancing Depew’s downtown revitalization efforts.

Thank you to the following community leaders who are serving on the Depew TSET Healthy Incentive Committee:

Leslie Wilbourn, Depew Grant Administrator

Dionna Market, Depew Mayor

Brandy Hunt-Wallace, Depew Clerk/Treasurer

Ashley Siddiki, Depew Fire Chief

The primary goal of this project is to determine the infrastructure requirements, feasibility, and construction needs for a SplashPad, Pavilion, Playground, and Public Bathrooms. This study will help ensure that the project is viable and aligns with the town’s efforts to improve public health, increase accessibility, and support economic revitalization. By promoting active lifestyles, the project aims to address the lack of public recreational spaces while creating a family-friendly environment. The feasibility study will also serve as a foundation for securing additional funding sources to bring the project to completion.

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The Hornet Hive: Main Street Indoor Sports and Adventure Center will transform a historic building in downtown Depew into a dynamic recreation hub featuring batting cages, a rock climbing wall, and laser tag. Designed for all ages, this secure, self-access facility will provide a safe, year-round space for physical activity, community engagement, and wellness, fostering a healthier and more active Depew.

Thank you to the following community leaders who are serving on the Depew TSET Healthy Incentive Committee:

Leslie Wilbourn, Depew Grant Administrator

Dionna Market, Depew Mayor

Brandy Hunt-Wallace, Depew Clerk/Treasurer

Ashley Siddiki, Depew Fire Chief

Through the Healthy Incentives Program, the Depew TSET Committee identified the need for an indoor recreation facility that encourages physical activity and wellness. The Hornet Hive will serve as a safe, engaging environment that promotes movement, health, and community connection.

The project addresses several critical community concerns. Depew currently lacks an indoor recreational facility, limiting access to physical activity, especially during Oklahoma’s extreme weather conditions.  

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The TSET Healthy Incentive Grant for Communities is designed to help municipalities adopt and implement best and promising practices for tobacco-free environments, access to healthy foods and physical activity opportunities in an effort to improve the health and quality of life for residents. 

Thank you to the following community leaders who are serving on the Depew TSET Healthy Incentive Committee:

Leslie Wilbourn, Depew Grant Administrator

Dionna Market, Depew Mayor

Brandy Hunt-Wallace, Depew Clerk/Treasurer

Ashley Siddiki, Depew Fire Chief

Criteria for the grant have been developed using evidence-based practices for tobacco control, access to healthy and nutritious foods, and active living, emphasizing higher-impact policies and actions to improve community health. Documentation of having met each criterion is required from the city. Each application is reviewed based on specific criteria in the areas:

1.  Town’s tobacco-free city-owned property ordinance;

2.  Promotion of Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline;

3.  Promotion of Shape Your Future website;

4.  Town has workplace wellness champion(s);

5.  Town’s workplace wellness;

6.  Decreasing youth access to tobacco;

7.  Increasing access to healthy foods; and

8.  Increasing access to active living.

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