What should a group cleanup checklist include after a splash pad event?

A clean exit defines whether a group is welcome back. Standard cleanup checklist: assign a cleanup captain at event start; designate cleanup teams of 2-4 people each by category. Trash team: collect all trash bags, double-check picnic tables and benches, walk a 30-foot perimeter for stray cups and napkins. Decoration team: remove every balloon, every streamer, every taped-up sign — balloons in particular are wildlife hazards and parks staff frustration #1. Food team: sweep crumbs, wipe sticky surfaces with damp cloth, dispose of leftover ice. Shelter team: wipe picnic tables, fold and pack tablecloths, sweep loose dirt. Lost-and-found: call kids back for one last toy and shoe check, then collect any leftover towels and goggles into a box at the host's car. Group restroom check: send one adult to verify no one is left in restroom. Final walk: cleanup captain walks the entire footprint with the host. Photo of the cleaned shelter sent to organizer. Thank-you note or tip for parks staff if they helped beyond their job. Total cleanup for a group of 50 runs 15-20 minutes with a coordinated effort.