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Uxbridge Bonner Boys Splash Park

8/9/2017

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Area: Uxbridge

Installed: 2014

Hours of Operation: May to September from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., weather permitting

Age Range: all ages 

Parking: large parking lot at the Uxbridge Arena and Recreation Centre right at the splash pad entrance

Ground Cover: cement 

Main Equipment: 
  • 3 bucket dump that spins!
  • 1 large moose that spits water and has a rainfall under his belly
  • 1 bear holding a fish that spits water
  • 1 spray arch
  • 3 small spray critters (turtle, butterfly and ladybug)
  • 1 spray bubble post
  • multiple in ground spray jets and fountain style jets!

Accessibility Features: wheelchair accessible

Facilities/Surrounding Park Area/Other:
  • basketball net in the back parking lot pavement
  • amphitheater beside the splash pad
  • closest playground is Quaker Trail Park (a 5 minute walk away) **review coming soon

Seating: 6 picnic tables in the shade pavilion, multiple park benches around the splash pad as well as retaining wall rock seating

Shade: none over the splash pad, shade pavilion right beside the splash pad

Overall assessment: This is one of the best splash pads we have been to in Durham Region! It is so unique with the animal theme and spray jets! Also the random movements and power of the in ground spray jets and fountains themselves brings excitement and anticipation to the kids at play because you never know which ones will shoot out next, or if the fountains will be small or large! A couple of the smaller spray critters weren't operating when we were visiting, but that didn't impact the fun at all because there are soooo many other ways to enjoy the water! We will definitely make a day trip back to Uxbridge for this splash pad again! There are two sensor activation posts, but we couldn't tell which post activated which water features because the other kids were constantly ensuring they were always activated hahaha. There are no outdoor washrooms, but we imagine you could use the rec centre facilities if needed.
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Pearce Farm Park Splash Pad

7/14/2017

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Area: Newcastle

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 Shipway Ave

Ground Cover: cement 

Main Equipment: 
  • 3 bucket dump
  • 1 large spray palm tree
  • 1 whale spray arch tunnel
  • multiple in ground jets

Accessibility Features: wheelchair accessible

Facilities/Surrounding Park Area/Other:
  • see Pearce Farm Park post **Coming Soon!**

Seating: 2 park benches at the splash pad, extra benches around the adjacent playground

Shade: none over the splash pad, shade structure over two park benches, some shade in surrounding trees


Overall assessment: A great splash pad and park for a day trip! The trees are still new and have a lot of growing to do, but offer enough shade on the grass to spread out a picnic blanket to stay for lunch or a snack. 
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Country Lane Park Splash Pad

7/9/2017

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Area: Northwest Whitby

Hours of Operation: June to September from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., weather permitting

Age Range: all ages 

Parking: 
Weekdays: some street parking off of Randolph Ave just across from the playground
Weekends: large
 parking lot at Captain Michael Vandenbos Public School on Country Lane beside park

Ground Cover: cement

Main Equipment: 
  • bucket dump post
  • spray post
  • multiple in ground water jets 

Accessibility Features: wheelchair accessible

Facilities/Surrounding Park Area/Other:
  • see Country Lane Park post 

Seating: 2 park benches facing the splash pad

Shade: no shade over the splash pad, but shade is available in the surrounding trees


Overall assessment: With a lot of trees, paths, and open field space, it is easy to make this splash pad and adjacent playground a picnic spot for a day trip!
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Vanier Park Splash Pad

6/23/2017

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Area: Central Whitby

Hours of Operation: June to September from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., weather permitting

Age Range: all ages 

Parking: some street parking on the North side of the park at the end of Vanier Street

Ground Cover: cement

Main Equipment: 
  • 3 bucket dump post
  • 1 flower umbrella spray post
  • spray posts
  • in ground water jets 

Accessibility Features: wheelchair accessible

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

Seating: 2 park benches beside splash pad, stones around the adjacent playground

Shade: shade structure over the park benches beside the splash pad


Overall assessment: A good sized splash pad next to an amazing playground! Good for a day trip so pack a lunch!
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Bons Park Splash Pad

6/23/2017

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Area: North 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: some street parking off of Bons Avenue

Ground Cover: cement and rubber

Main Equipment: 
  • 3 bucket dump post
  • 1 rainbow spray tunnel arch

Accessibility Features: wheelchair accessible

Facilities/Surrounding Park Area/Other:
  • see Bons Park post (**coming soon**)

Seating: 2 park benches at splash pad, 2 park benches and picnic table beside adjacent playground 

Shade: none near the splash pad, some from surrounding trees


Overall assessment: A great little splash pad right next to a playground and large field. Pack a snack and eat at the nearby picnic table!
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Longworth Park Splash Pad

6/23/2017

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Area: North 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: 
Weekday: Street parking on side streets that offer walkways
Weekend:  school parking lot at Harold Longworth Public School


Ground Cover: cement

Main Equipment: 
  • 2 frog bucket dump
  • 2 leaf sprayers
  • 1 frog mouth arch
  • in ground water jets

Accessibility Features: wheelchair accessible

Facilities/Surrounding Park Area/Other:
  • see Longworth Park post (**coming soon**)

Seating: 4 park benches, 2 picnic tables, and seating rocks around the splash pad

Shade: shade pavilion and a gazebo in the centre of the park


Overall assessment: Park of a very large park with a lot of space to run! It is a great splash pad but the playgrounds are a fair walk from the water area.
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Randy Skinner Family Splash Pad - Beaverton Harbour

9/10/2015

3 Comments

 
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Area: Beaverton Harbour, Brock Township

Hours of Operation:  June to September (weather permitting), 7 days/week (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

Installed:  June 2014

Age Range: all ages

Parking: small parking lot off of Harbour Front Crescent

Ground Cover: cement 

Main Equipment: 
  • 3 bucket dump post
  • 1 spray arch tunnel
  • 1 spray post
  • 1 spray lily pad
  • 2 water blasters
  • multiple in ground water jets

Accessibility Features: wheel chair accessible splash pad area (small grass access from the sidewalk)

Facilities/Surrounding Park Area/Other:
  • see Beaverton Harbour Park post

Seating: 8 picnic tables, 4 park benches

Shade: no shade over the splash pad, but the surrounding trees offer plenty of other shady spots to get out of the sun

Overall assessment: A great brand new splash pad for Beaverton!  A safe, fun way for the little kids to cool off right beside the lake.  There are a lot of neat features at this splash pad including the pivoting red water blasters that increase and decrease in distance as they spin, to the lily pad closer to the ground for toddlers at play.
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East Beach Park Splash Pad

7/18/2015

1 Comment

 
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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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