Projects & Traditions

Ongoing projects, completed initiatives, and annual traditions showcase our commitment to serving the community and making a lasting impact.

A blue and yellow sign that reads "KIWANIS GROVE" with a tree and key emblem, mounted on wooden posts, in a grassy field with trees in the background.

Kiwanis Grove

  • The Kiwanis Grove, located near the Friendship Bridge at Aumiller Park, is a quiet, reflective space where Bucyrus Kiwanis plants trees in honor of past members. It stands as a living tribute to those who served, symbolizing the roots they've laid and the growth they inspired in our community.

Colorful splash pad with frog-shaped water sprayer with big eyes, featuring a decorative butterfly and a rainbow umbrella in the background, on a cloudy day.

Splashpad

  • The Bucyrus Splash Pad is one of our proudest community projects—built to bring joy to local families and kids of all ages. Funded through years of Kiwanis-led fundraisers and dedicated volunteer support, the splash pad represents what’s possible when a community comes together. It was paid off a year ahead of schedule thanks to events like our chicken BBQs, meat and freezer raffles, and even a toilet fundraiser!

    • No attendant on duty

    • Use at own risk

    • All children must be supervised by an adult

    • Have fun and be respectful of others

    • No running or rough play

    • No food, beverage, or glass containers on splash pad

    • Children in diapers must wear swim diapers

    • No pets inside splash pad

    • Persons with infectious or communicable disease cannot use splash pad

    • Splash pad is a tobacco-free zone

    • No water balloons

A mural on a white brick wall featuring the Kiwanis International logo with a cartoon chicken catching a green ball with a net, on a grassy area with cars and trees in the background.

Pickleball Court

  • Located near the Bucyrus pool and upper ball fields at Aumiller Park, these outdoor pickleball courts feature permanent nets and lines, and are free for the community to enjoy. The Kiwanis logo proudly displayed on the court highlights our club’s role in supporting this project as part of our ongoing mission to enhance local recreation and bring people together through service.

A park with green trees and a sidewalk, featuring a free little library on a wooden post with a slanted roof and glass window.

Picking Park

  • While the park itself isn’t a Kiwanis project, our club has proudly taken on the responsibility of maintaining the benches and grounds as an ongoing act of service. It’s one of the quiet ways we care for our community—year after year, season after season.

Toilet with Kiwanis International logo and text indicating Bucyrus, Ohio.

Big Flush Fundraiser

  • One of our most memorable and lighthearted fundraisers, the Big Flush involved a bright blue toilet making surprise visits to local yards. With a donation, the toilet could be removed—or better yet, passed on to a friend! This creative campaign raised funds for the Splash Pad and got the whole community laughing while supporting a great cause.

Red donation bucket with The Salvation Army logo on it.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing

  • Each holiday season, Kiwanis members ring the bell for the Salvation Army—often engaging in a friendly rivalry with the other service club in town (yes, the one that starts with “R”). It’s all in good fun and for a great cause, as we help raise funds to support those in need during the holidays.

Park bench with a wooden seat and backrest, engraved with the words 'In Memory of John, Mike & Pat,' situated on a concrete sidewalk next to grass and rocks.

Benches at the Splashpad

  • Installed as part of our continued efforts to enhance the Splash Pad area, these benches offer a place for families to relax and watch their kids play. Whether donated or funded through Kiwanis events, they reflect our commitment to making community spaces more comfortable and welcoming.

A copper bucket with metal nameplates attached to its exterior, placed on a dark surface with artificial autumn leaves and green foliage in the background.

Copper Kettle Rivalry Game

  • Each fall, Bucyrus Kiwanis presents the coveted Copper Kettle to the winner of the annual Bucyrus vs. Wynford football game.