City Splash Pads Extend Operations Until Sept. 11

With the City of Peterborough expecting temperatures expected to climb into the 30s next week, splash pads remain open until Sept. 11, announced on Friday morning.

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Splash pads were originally scheduled to close for the season on Tuesday.

“Local families will be looking for ways to cool off during this mini heat wave and we are thrilled to be able to offer our splash pad facilities for an extended season,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell.

There are seven splash pads in City parks, open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the following locations:

• King Edward Park at 455 George St. S.

• Nicholls Oval at 725 Armour Rd.

• Rogers Cove at 131 Maria St.

• Kinsmen Park at 1 Kinsmen Way

• Barnardo Park on Barnardo Avenue north of Sunset Boulevard

• Turner Park at the corner of Chamberlain and High streets

• Hamilton Park at 575 Bonaccord St.

Splash pads are typically closed before fall when temperatures tend to drop at night according to the City. The water systems including the pipes, need to be prepared to avoid freezing and damage through the cold weather between fall and spring.

Beaches at Beavermead Park and Rogers Cove are no longer supervised at this time since the City’s summer lifeguard program ended on Sunday.

Peterborough Public Health’s seasonal water testing at beaches is scheduled to end on Friday. Residents are reminded to use extra caution around the water if visiting the beaches.

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Hamilton Park Splash Pad Open For the Season

Kids near Jackson Park can cool off with a new splash pad at Hamilton Park announced by The City of Peterborough on Monday.

Peterborough now operates seven splash bads throughout the City. Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.

The now-open splash pad now features a new, small-scale splash pad with multiple sprays. Hamilton Park's other amenities include a playground, a basketball court and a disc golf course.

A community consultation took place in 2021 for City staff to receive input on the features of the splash pad.

“This splash pad is a beautiful addition to Hamilton Park,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell. “It provides a perfect place for young families to have fun and cool down in the summer. Being outdoors with friends and family is key to everyone’s well-being and a building block to a thriving community.”

Splash pads are typically open from June to September and operate from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, weather permitting.

Splash pads are located at the following:

• King Edward Park, 455 George St. S.

• Nicholls Oval, 725 Armour Rd.

• Rogers Cove, 131 Maria St.

• Kinsmen Park, 1 Kinsmen Way

• Barnardo Park, Barnardo Avenue

• Turner Park, 673 Chamberlain St.

• Hamilton Park, 757 Bonaccord St.

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City of Peterborough to Host Drop-In Session for New Valleymore Park Splash Pad

Residents are invited to share their input on plans for a new splash pad at Valleymore Park, located at 338 Spillsbury Dr., at a community drop-in session on May 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre.

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Everyone is welcome to stop in to talk to the project team and provide input regarding the splash pad features they prefer.

Community drop-in session:

Monday, May 29, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre - Multi-Purpose Room B

775 Brealey Dr., Peterborough

Information about the proposed splash pad and a community survey is available on the City’s community consultation website Connect Peterborough.

Paper copies of the survey are available at City Hall, 500 George St. N. The survey will be open until 11:55 p.m. on June 5.

The City has a strategic plan to enhance the City’s outdoor water play facilities through the development of new facilities and the replacement of aging facilities at various parks across the city. Splash pads are hard surface playgrounds that have water squirts, ground geysers and decorative water spray features. Splash pads are designed for children from toddler age to pre-teen. The City currently operates six splash pads throughout the City.

Community feedback will help inform the City about the needs of the neighbourhood as the design of the splashpad is considered. Future information about the project and a concept plan will be updated on the Connect Peterborough project page as the information becomes available.

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City Splash Pads Open For the Season Beginning Saturday

Splash pads are opening for the season beginning on Saturday and will run until Sept. 5, announced by the City of Peterborough on Thursday.

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The pads are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

City splash pads are at the following locations:

• King Edward Park, 455 George St. S.

• Rogers Cove, 131 Maria St.

• Kinsmen Park, 1 Kinsmen Way (Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue)

• Barnardo Park, Barnardo Avenue north of Sunset Boulevard

The Nicholls Oval Park splash pad is undergoing repairs and the splash pad at Turner Park at 673 Chamberlain St. will be opened later by ABC Recreation.

“Splash pads are a sure sign that summer is on its way,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell. “The City’s Public Works team worked quickly to complete annual commissioning so that our splash pads are available for families for the Victoria Day weekend.”

Any City wading pools will open at a later date when lifeguard supervision is provided. Beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead Park will not have supervision until July 1 when the City’s lifeguard program begins.

New small water spray features will be operational later this season at Quaker Foods City Square and Hamilton Park according to the City’s press release.

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City of Peterborough Makes Waves With New Splash Pad in Turner Park

The perfect summer day occurred for the City of Peterborough to debut its sixth splash pad located in Turner Park on the corner of Chamberlain Street and High Street on Thursday morning.

Three-year-old Moana Lewin enjoys Turner Park’s new splash pad, totalling six water pads in Peterborough. The pad replaces the former wading pool that was over 50 years old. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The pad features several arcs with sprays, suspended buckets, several geysers, water guns and a pole that emits water like an umbrella. The water is considered to be safe and drinkable according to Councillor Lesley Parnell.

The new water facility replaced the wading pool that occupied the park for over 50 years.

The City had a ten-year plan to replace all wading pools with splash pads which saves money said Parnell.

“It is much more water-efficient this way, you're not filling up a great big pool and emptying it every single day and waiting for it to warm up,” she said. “We do not have to have a lifeguard for a splash pad so that does save us on the operations expenses, they're just incredibly popular and safe clean fun.”

The City’s plan is to replace all the town’s wading pools with splash pads with one remaining at John Taylor Memorial Park between Hamilton Street and McKellar Street. There are plans to install more splash pads according to Parnell.

“We're going to replace the water spray in Hamilton Park so that's going to be a smaller splash pad than what we have here,” she said. “Then we're looking for a location in the west end for a splash pad and then were are looking after the McKellar Park’s wading pool and switching that into a splash pad.”

Splash pads are open from noon to 7 p.m. every day. They are located at:

• King Edward Park, 455 George St. S.

• Nicholls Oval, 725 Armour Rd.

• Rogers Cove, 131 Maria St.

• Kinsmen Park, 1 Kinsmen Way

• Barnardo Park, Barnardo Avenue

• Turner Park, 673 Chamberlain St.

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Splash Pads Are Open In The City Of Peterborough As It Warms Up For Summer

Splash pads in City parks are open for the season.

Rogers Cove Splash Pad. Photo courtesy of the city of peterborough.

The splash pads are open from noon to 7 p.m. daily. They are located at:

• King Edward Park, 455 George St. S.

• Rogers Cove, 131 Maria St.

• Kinsmen Park, 1 Kinsmen Way (Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue)

• Barnardo Park, Barnardo Avenue north of Sunset Boulevard

The splash pad at Nicholls Oval park is temporarily closed for maintenance, and expected to open later this spring.

“Splash pads are a sure sign that summer is on its way. The City’s Public Works team worked quickly to complete annual commissioning so that our splash pads are available for families during the warmer weather. Play safe and have fun,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell, the Chair of Council’s Arenas, Parks and Recreation portfolio.

Residents are reminded to follow Peterborough Public Health’s recommendations based on the local COVID-19 Risk Index.

Wading pools in City parks will be opened later in June when lifeguard supervision is provided. Beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead Park will not have supervision until the City’s lifeguard program starts on June 25.

Information on the City’s beaches, wading pools and splash pads is online at peterborough.ca/splash.

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Peterborough Splash Pads Now Open For the Season

Splash pads in city parks have opened for the season that began on Saturday announced by the City of Peterborough in a press release on Friday.

Lifeguard supervision is not provided at Peterborough splash pads. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Residents are encouraged to follow public health guidelines when using the water play structures.

Splash pads are open from noon to 7:00 p.m. every day. They are located at:

• 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

The splash pad season will end in September (weather permitting). Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The splash pads were commissioned for the season on Friday to open the following day 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 as Public Health recommends the following:

• Do not leave home if you are not feeling well

• Maintain physical distancing of at least two metres from people who are not from the same household

• Bring hand sanitizer and use it frequently. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth

Splash pads should be considered a “Hands-Free Zone”. Water play features in the splash pads that require gripping, such as water cannons, have been turned off or removed. 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.

Wear a mask if physical distancing is not always possible. If the splash pad is crowded or busy, come back another time.

“Children and their parents I believe, will be very happy to have our five splash pads open for the season as of May 29th,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell, the Chair of Council's Arenas, Parks and Recreation Portfolio. “This is a few weeks earlier than usual but they will be available as the warm weather returns. Additional fun activities are more essential than ever. Please continue to follow public health guidelines."

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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.

Water play features in the splash pads that require gripping, such as water cannons, have been disabled or removed in order to encourage a hands-free environment.

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