WhiteWater of Canada has announced it will be a contributing sponsor to a US park revitalisation project.

Each year, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) chooses a deserving park located in the host city of the NRPA Annual Conference to rebuild as part of its Parks Build Community programme.

With the support of park equipment manufacturers and local community organisations, the association performs a complete makeover at a chosen park to ensure nearby families have a place to play together.

As the 2015 NRPA Annual Conference was hosted in Las Vegas, Joe Kneip Park in the north of the city was selected for this year's project.

"Joe Kneip Park is an important community space for the many nearby families who have few options to get outside, recreate and spend time with friends and neighbours," said Jimmy O'Connor, director of conservation at NRPA.

"NRPA is thrilled to partner with WhiteWater to bring a brand new splash pad to Joe Kneip – a first for this park and a real gift to this community – as part of the 2015 NRPA Annual Conference."