Wading Pools In Peterborough Open June 27th

With more hot weather on the way, it is welcome news for many that wading pools in City of Peterborough parks will open for the season on Saturday, June 27th with lifeguard supervision from noon to 4:30 p.m., seven days a week.

The City has four supervised wading pools in the community:

• Knights of Columbus Park, at Park Street and Lake Street

• Turner Park, at High Street and Chamberlain Street

• Chelsea Gardens Park, at Southlawn Drive and Severn Road

• John Taylor Memorial Park, at McKellar Street and St. Catherine Street

Photo courtesy City of Peterborough

The wading pools are small, shallow pools for young children up to about eight years of age. Parents need to accompany their children to the wading pools. Children cannot be left unattended.

“Lifeguards will be on site," says Councillor Lesley Parnell, Chair of Arenas, Parks and Recreation. "Families seeking summer fun are asked to use their discretion and respect social distancing.“  

Lifeguards also start at Beavermead and Rogers Cove beaches on June 27th with supervision from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The lifeguards are focused on water safety, and they are not responsible for ensuring physical distancing, the City of Peterborough says in a media release.

Playgrounds in all City parks remain closed in compliance with the current Province of Ontario Emergency Order directive.

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