The splash pad at Kingston Park in Chatham (Photo by Jake Kislinsky)While it isn't exactly ideal weather, the splash pad at Chatham's Kingston Park is once again open to the public.
Municipal officials shut down the park on May 23 for maintenance and repairs.
The majority of corrections have been made, however the water spray cannons will still be temporarily out of service until minor repairs are made.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park.
The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
