Polson Park playground reopens

Families can once again enjoy the playground in Polson Park.

The City of Vernon has announced playground the facility is open and available for public use. New sod has been placed around the playground and construction fencing has been relocated around the hydroseed areas. The city requests the public stay off of these hydroseeded areas to optimize the seed germination and the grass growth.

Earlier this year, the playground and spray park were closed for public safety due to groundwater issues. Parks staff have dealt with the standing water and saturated ground. Unfortunately, the spray park was unable to open for the 2020 season. Park users may notice the Japanese garden pond will not be refilled for the remainder of this season, however, the two large ponds are back up to full capacity.

Further south in the park, work continues on improvements to the pedestrian and cycling trail, where a multi-use path is being constructed and new lights and wayfinding signs are being installed.