Cool down at pop-up spray parks in Vernon

Jul 24, 2022 | 12:00 PM

As the heat wave continues, the City of Vernon is providing families with a great way to beat the heat.

Greater Vernon Recreation is hosting free, pop-up spray parks at Kin Park next to Kal Tire Place, which start Monday, July 25.

The cool-down sites will run Monday to Friday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. until September.

NOTE: The city previously stated the events would start at 4:00p.m., but changed it to 4:30 p.m., saying “staff will just be getting things set up at that time [4:00 p.m.]”

“We are so excited to be able to offer pop-up spray parks as a way for families to beat the heat, cool down and enjoy summer,” said Shayne Wright, manager, recreation programs. “So, slather on the sun screen, grab your favourite water toys, don’t forget your hat, and come join us for some good old-fashioned fun at the spray park.”

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Three spray features will be set up, each with a spray radius of one metre and designed into a fun character: Maggie the Daisy, O’Gus the Firefighter and Pictus the Cactus.

Additional spray park times may be added, and spray park schedules may be adjusted for weather and staffing. Families are encouraged to check the schedule daily for adjusted times. Schedules can be found on the Greater Vernon Recreation website at www.gvrec.ca.

Spray park hosts will be on site to monitor safe use of the spray park features, but child minding is not provided.

by Pete McIntyre

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