By Chris Brown

City hopes to open three spray parks Friday, Kiwanis Central not until July

May 16, 2023 | 2:06 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – A change in the city’s spray park plans means Hatters will have three ways to beat the heat this weekend but the fourth park won’t open until July.

Parks and recreation staff are beginning work to reopen Strathcona Island, Ross Glen Towne Centre and Saamis Rotary spray parks for the summer season on Friday, May 19, says the City of Medicine Hat in a news release.

Work to open the Kiwanis Central spray park must be delayed until early July due to construction.

On Monday, the city announced plans to open Strathcona Island and Kiwanis Central parks on May 19, with the other two slated for opening on May 26.

The city says staff will be inspecting every component of the spray parks to ensure everything is in good working order, carrying out any necessary repairs after the winter season, and giving the parks a thorough cleaning. Residents may see the spray parks in operation during that time but they might not be running at full capacity and might still need more fine-tuning.

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When they are ready to go, the spray parks are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Additionally, Hill Pool and Strathcona Pool will open on Friday, June 2.

Information about hours of operation and outdoor pool admission prices can be found on the city website.

The City of Medicine Hat thanks its residents for their patience during this time.