Splash Pad Closures
Thanks for another great summer! Thunder Bay's splash pads are closing on the following dates:
Sept. 3 - Franklin Park and North End Community Centre
Sept. 14 - Marina Park Sept.15 - County Park and Northwood Playfield
Beaches
Lakes are a great, free way to cool off during the warm summer months. However, lakes can contain bacteria which may make swimming unsafe for residents. Regular water quality checks are done to ensure swimming is safe. Please check the Thunder Bay District Health Unit website for the most up-to-date water quality status of this swimming area.
Boulevard Lake |
Supervised beachSupervision of the Main Beach takes place from June 28 - August 31. All swims at Boulevard Lake are free for the general public. Location: 400 Lyon Blvd W (north end of Algoma Street)
Unsupervised beaches Boulevard Lake also features two unsupervised swimming areas: Sandy Cove, located off Lyon Blvd West, north of Lakeview Beach, and Sunny Side Beach off Lyon Blvd. East. |
Chippewa Park |
Supervised beachSupervision of Sandy Beach takes place from June 28 to Aug 31. All swims at Sandy Beach are free for the general public. Location: Sandy Beach Road off City Road
Unsupervised beachChippewa Park also offers unsupervised swimming at the Main Beach. |
Splash pads
Splash pads are a great way to cool off and get exercise in the summer months and are free to people of all ages.
County Park |
Hours of operation: Open seven days a week from 11 am to 8 pm, from late June to September (weather permitting).
Closed for the season on September 15. |
Franklin Street |
Hours of operation: Open seven days a week from 11 am to 8 pm, from late June to early September (weather permitting). Note that the splash pad cycles off for 15 minutes periodically throughout the day to allow the pad to drain. |
Marina Park |
Open: June 15 to September 15 (weather permitting, subject to seasonal conditions) Lodge hours: 9am to 9pm daily Splash Pad hours: 11am to 8:30pm daily For more information call the Water Garden Pavilion lodge office at (807) 684-2080 or email us. Closed for the season on September 15.
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North End Park |
Hours of operation: Open seven days a week from 11 am to 8 pm, from late June to early September (weather permitting).
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Northwood Playfield |
Hours of operation: Open seven days a week from 11 am to 8 pm, from late June to early September (weather permitting).
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