sump pump discharges into hole that's wider than pipe - need advice

[newhomeowner99]

We have a 1 1/2" pipe discharging water back into the ground but the hole in the ground is about 5". What can I do or use to keep that hole from filling with rainwater and snow? Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[Leejosepho]

What was the outcome of this:

https://terrylove.com/forums/showthread.php?p=97758#post97758 ??