Splash pads located at Prince Arthur’s Landing, Northwood Playfield and County Park are set to open on Thursday, June 15.

Splash pad operating hours are:

  • Northwood Splash Pad – daily from 11 am to 8 pm
  • County Park Splash Pad – daily 11 am to 8 pm 
  • Waterfront Splash Pad at Prince Arthur’s Landing - daily from 11:00 am to 8:30 pm

For more information on the Waterfront Splash Pad, call the Water Garden Pavilion at 807-684-2080.

Splash pads at Franklin Street Park and North End Community Centre are scheduled to open for the season on Friday, June 23.

“The opening of the splash pads is a sign that summer is here,” said Parks & Open Spaces Manager Cory Halvorsen. “Each structure is unique and we encourage the public to enjoy all the various splash pads located around the city.”

Regarding the Waterfront Splash Pad, Paul Burke, the City’s Sport & Community Development Supervisor, said, “Prince Arthur’s Landing has much to offer throughout the summer. The Waterfront Splash Pad is a popular, key attraction in the park and is enjoyed by residents and visitors from out-of-town.”      

The splash pads are typically open until early September (dependent on weather).

Visit www.thunderbay.ca/splashpads for the latest updates.

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Contact:
Cory Halvorsen, Manager – Parks & Open Spaces, 807-625-2355 or cory.halvorsen@thunderbay.ca

Paul Burke, Sport & Community Development Supervisor, 807-625-2305 or paul.burke@thunderbay.ca