Public invited to bring their licensed dogs to two City wading pools as aquatics facilities close for the season

Released: August 24, 2018 at 12 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – City of Winnipeg outdoor aquatics facilities are beginning to close for the season, but just before they close, the City is inviting the public to bring their licensed dogs for a swim at two wading pools.

Norwood Wading Pool, 87 Walmer Street, and Bruce Park Wading Pool,1966 Portage Avenue, will host dogs Saturday, September 1, 2018.

Bruce Park Wading Pool will welcome dogs under 30 pounds from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and dogs over 30 pounds from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Norwood Wading Pool will welcome dogs over 30 pounds from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and dogs under 30 pounds from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

All dogs must have a valid City of Winnipeg license. Registration is required; please contact 311 to register.

Spray pads
City of Winnipeg spray pads will remain open until Monday, September 3, 2018.

For more information on spray pads, please see City of Winnipeg – Spray Pads.

Outdoor pools
The following pools will remain open until Monday, September 3:

  • Kildonan Park Outdoor Pool
  • Westdale Outdoor Pool
  • Freight House Outdoor Pool
  • St. Vital Outdoor Pool
  • Transcona Aquatic Park

The rest of the City’s Outdoor Pools will close on Friday, August 31.
For more information on outdoor pools, please see City of Winnipeg – Outdoor Pools.

Wading pools
A number of City of Winnipeg wading pools began closing earlier this week; however, the following wading pools will remain open until Monday, September 3:

  • Central Park
  • Dakota Park
  • Machray Park
  • Shaughnessy Park
  • Sturgeon Heights Community Centre
  • Vimy Ridge Memorial Park
  • West Kildonan Memorial Community Centre
  • Westdale

For more information on wading pools, please see City of Winnipeg – Wading Pools.

Other recreation opportunities
For more information on City of Winnipeg leisure and recreation opportunities, please see City of Winnipeg – Recreation & Leisure Services.

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