How do I build a coalition to advocate for a splash pad?

Successful splash pad advocacy is rarely one person — it is a coalition. Recruit 3-5 founding members covering different constituencies: at least one parent of young kids, an accessibility advocate (parent of disabled child or disability-rights group), a climate or sustainability group representative, a neighborhood association leader, and ideally one council member or staffer as an inside ally. Meet monthly, with a shared agenda and minutes. Divide work: research lead (data, equity maps, model legislation), media lead (op-eds, letters, social), council outreach lead (PIO and council relationships), and grassroots lead (petitions, events, neighborhood door-knocking). Produce one shared 1-page pitch all members can deliver consistently. Grow by adding endorsing organizations — schools, faith communities, pediatric-health groups, racial-equity groups. Hold one public event per quarter (rally, listening session) to demonstrate momentum and recruit. Coalitions sustain 2-5 year campaigns better than individuals.