How do designers make splash pads vandalism-resistant?

Vandalism resistance is a design discipline drawing on CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles. Material choices: stainless steel and bronze on visible features (resists scratching, salt, and theft), anti-graffiti polyurethane coatings on concrete and theming (allows pressure-wash removal of paint), tamper-resistant pin-Torx fasteners on all access panels, locked equipment vaults with steel doors and proprietary keys. Spatial design: place the pad with sight lines from public streets and adjacent buildings (natural surveillance), avoid hidden corners and visual blind spots, locate near other active uses (playground, cafe), lighting at 1-3 footcandles overnight to enable visibility without inviting nighttime use. Feature design: avoid features above 6 feet that invite climbing, anchor everything to the slab with vandal-resistant connections, use modular features that can be replaced individually rather than requiring full demolition. Operationally: posted CCTV, regular patrol, and a community-watch posture also reduce vandalism by 40-70%.