Polson Park trail gets upgrade, detour in place during construction

Aug 21, 2020 | 1:12 PM

Polson Park has been reopened to vehicle traffic, but the playground and spray park remain closed.

The City of Vernon said in a news release, construction took place this week around the playground and spray park to address high groundwater issues and help remove standing water.

“We have managed to decrease the standing water near the Japanese garden pond and playground,” Kendra Kryszak, manager of parks and public spaces, said. “The ground in some areas is still saturated and will take time to dry and stabilize. The playground and spray park will remain closed at this time. We will reopen these spaces when it is safe for public use.”

Further south in Polson Park, construction has been taking place near the pedestrian and cycling trail and boardwalk for a storm rehabilitation project. This work is progressing to a new phase of the project that will require a temporary closure and detour.

Starting Tuesday, August 25, cyclists and pedestrians will need to detour around Polson Park by using the sidewalk along Highway 6 (between 25 Avenue and Kalamalka Lake Road) and along Kalamalka Lake Road (from Highway 6 to 14 Avenue, near the Kal Tire office). Cyclists are reminded to dismount their bikes while using the sidewalk.