Splash Pads

• Fan of splash pads? Fecal matter from diapers linked to illnesses: CDC

  While the holiday season may bring thoughts of snow, U.S. health authorities have a stark reminder for the warmer months: summer splash pads can harbour serious health risks.

  Health

  Dec 4, 2024
  
• Peterborough splash pad season extended to Sept. 11

  The splash pad season was scheduled to end on Sept. 5 but has been extended to Sept. 11 due to expected warmer temperatures next week, the city announced on Friday.

  Environment

  Sep 1, 2023
  
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• Winnipeg pools and splash pads set to reopen for the summer

  Wading pools and splash pads are officially opening to the public on Friday.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2022
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• Splash pads in Peterborough open for 2022 season

  Peterborough says splash pads are now open daily from noon to 7 p.m.

  Health

  May 12, 2022
• ‘Everyone is so excited’: Londoners loving reopening of golf courses, splash pads

  Premier Doug Ford announced on Thursday golf courses and other outdoor recreation facilities would be allowed to reopen province-wide Saturday as COVID-19 cases continue to drop.

  Canada

  May 22, 2021
• London, Ont., spray pads to open Saturday

  The City is reminding visitors that spray pads are unsupervised. While they are checked and cleaned daily, staff will not be sanitizing all features or play areas.

  Canada

  May 21, 2021
• City of Peterborough extends splash pad hours amid heatwave

  The City of Peterborough is extending the hours of municipal splash pads and reminding of coronavirus protocols during the extreme heat.

  News

  Jul 3, 2020
• Coronavirus: Guelph to begin opening pools and splash pads

  Guelph will begin opening its splash pads and outdoor pools, but with enhanced health and safety measures due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Wading pools in Peterborough reopening, lifeguards at beaches starting Saturday

  The city is reminding residents to remain vigilant, practise physical distancing and avoid social gatherings of more than 10 people.

  Health

  Jun 25, 2020
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• Kingston, Ont., residents keep cool during hot, humid weather — and just in time for summer

  Heat warnings have been issued across many parts of Ontario, including the Kingston area, and will likely stay in place through the weekend.

  Weather

  Jun 19, 2020