$550,000 self-cleaning ‘smart bathroom’ arrives at Colorado park
Apr 21, 2026, 4:47 PM
The last time I used a bathroom at a public park I swore I would never put myself through that again… But now I may go back on that promise to myself!
A $550,000 self-cleaning “smart bathroom” has arrived at Aga Park in the southern Colorado city of Fountain, replacing a 1970s-era restroom and promising to cut down on maintenance headaches for city staff ahead of summer.
The ADA-accessible, double-bathroom structure was lifted into place by crane last week and should be open to the public in about two weeks, the City of Fountain said. It will sit on a concrete pad next to the park’s splash pad, which opens Memorial Day weekend.
The facility periodically cleans itself using water jets embedded in the floor and automatically restocks soap and toilet paper. Other features include automatic locking, anti-vandalism walls and notifications when supplies run low.
City officials said the smart bathroom will eliminate the need for city workers to make multiple trips to the park each day for cleaning and restocking during the busy summer season.
Fountain, a city of roughly 33,000 residents located about 15 miles south of Colorado Springs, has been investing in park upgrades in recent years. City officials have described the smart bathroom as a long-term investment aimed at reducing labor costs while improving the visitor experience at one of the community’s most popular parks.
