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By Pete McIntyre

City of Vernon

Vernon and Coldstream sports fields and ball diamonds closed due to conditions

Jun 3, 2024 | 9:40 AM

The wet weather has closed sports fields in Vernon and Coldstream on Monday (June 3).

“Due to the current weather conditions, City-owned grass sports fields (including baseball diamonds) are closed temporarily, effective immediately,” a City of Vernon news release stated.

The closure includes all sports play and public activities on the following fields:

• DND Park
• Alexis Park
• Grahame Park
• Lakeview Park
• Marshall Fields Park
• Polson Park
• MacDonald Park

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• Creekside Park
• Coldstream Park
• Lavington Park

Recreation Services said said due to prolonged rain, the ground has become saturated and use of the spaces could cause damage to the turf.

City staff will be contacting user groups directly to notify them of the temporary closure. All sports fields and baseball diamonds will be evaluated again on Tuesday, June 4.

“The city appreciates everyone’s understanding and thanks the public for staying off the playing fields today, the news release stated.