City Splash Pads Open For The Season
/The City of Peterborough has announced that Splash Pads in City parks are now open for the season with people encouraged to follow public health guidelines when using the water play structures.
The splash pads open from noon to 7 p.m. each day. They are located at the following locations:
King Edward Park, 455 George St. S.
Nicholls Oval, 725 Armour Rd.
Rogers Cove, 131 Maria St.
Kinsmen Park, 1 Kinsmen Way (Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue)
Barnardo Park, Barnardo Avenue north of Sunset Boulevard
Photo courtesy City of Peterborough
The splash pads were commissioned for the season on Friday, June 19th after discussions with Peterborough Public Health on safe operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Peterborough Public Health reminds everyone that public health measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 must be followed when attending and using splash pads. Signage is posted at splash pads to provide guidance on the measures. Public Health recommends the following measures:
Where there are buttons to activate water features, people should use their elbows or feet to push the buttons, depending on the height, instead of their hands. During the state of emergency, splash pads should be considered a "Hands-Free Zone".
Maintain physical distancing of at least two metres from other people who are not from the same household or designated social circle.
Bring hand sanitizer and use it frequently. Avoid touching your face.
