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East Beach Park Splash Pad

7/18/2015

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Area: South Bowmanville

Hours of Operation: end of June to late August from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., weather permitting

Age Range: all ages

Parking:  parking lot on East Beach Road in front of the park

Ground Cover: recycled rubber and concrete

Main Equipment: 
  • 5 bucket dump post + 1 other bucket dump post
  • whale water arch
  • 2 water blasters
  • 2 spray posts
  • 1 water tube

Accessibility Features: wheel chair accessible

Facilities/Surrounding Park Area/Other:
  • see East Beach Park post 

Seating: 2 park benches and 2 picnic tables around the splash pad itself, pavilion with additional park benches between the splash pad and playground and multiple benches throughout the surrounding park

Shade: no shade over the Splash Pad, shade from some trees and adjacent pavilion with a few park benches

Overall assessment:  Pack enough for a day out as kids will definitely be entertained for hours at this park!   With a great lakeside view and location alongside the paved waterfront trail, including a playground, there is plenty to do.  If you forget your picnic lunch don't fret as there is also a restaurant nearby (Bobby C's Marina Restaurant). 
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Bowmanville Memorial Park Splash Pad

7/17/2015

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Area: Central Bowmanville

Hours of Operation: end of June to late August from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., weather permitting

Age Range: all ages

Parking:  small parking lot off of Park Drive

Ground Cover: recycled rubber

Main Equipment: 
  • 3 bucket dump post
  • 1 spray post

Accessibility Features: wheel chair accessible

Facilities/Surrounding Park Area/Other:
  • see Bowmanville Memorial Park post 

Seating: 2 park benches

Shade: no shade over the Splash Pad, shade from some trees and a large picnic structure to provide shade right next to the Splash Pad

Overall assessment:  Just enough water features to cool off on a hot summer day.  And great location right next to a picnic shelter and adjacent playground!
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Guildwood Park Splash Pad

7/16/2015

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Area: East Bowmanville

Hours of Operation: end of June to late August from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., weather permitting

Age Range: all ages

Parking:  street parking on Guildwood Drive in front of the park

Ground Cover: cement and recycled rubber

Main Equipment: 
  • 3 bucket dump post
  • 2 elephant water blasters
  • 1 hydrant spray post

Accessibility Features: wheel chair accessible

Facilities/Surrounding Park Area/Other:
  • see Guildwood Park post 

Seating: 2 park benches and a long rock wall around the Splash Pad to sit on

Shade: no shade over the Splash Pad, shade from some trees over some benches and grass

Overall assessment:  This is a fun splash pad to run around and wash all of the sand off the kids after playing at the adjacent playgrounds!
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