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Avondale Park Splash Pad

8/31/2017

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Area:  East Courtice

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 on Avondale Drive

Ground Cover: soft rubber

Main Equipment: *button activated
  • 1 tall spray post
  • 1 spray arch
  • multiple in ground fountain jets

Accessibility Features: due to the concrete lip on this splash pad there is only one location it is wheelchair accessible 

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

Seating: 1 park bench facing the splash pad

Shade: none on the splash pad, but right beside the splash pad there is plenty of shade from the trees

Overall assessment: We made it finally to the last splash pad voted on our top 10 list for 2017 by you! This is a great splash pad with plenty of places to picnic and spend an entire afternoon. The spongy rubber surface makes it perfect for those just learning to walk as well (although watch out for the concrete lip surrounding the entire area). 
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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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West Side Park Splash Pad

7/9/2017

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Area: Southwest 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: 
Weekdays: some street parking on West Side Drive (opposite side of the street from the park)
Weekends: large parking lot at Dr. Ross Tilley public school on West Side Drive


Ground Cover: cement 

Main Equipment: 
  • 1 large spray post

Accessibility Features: wheelchair accessible

Facilities/Surrounding Park Area/Other:
  • see West Side Park post

Seating: 2 park benches between the park and splash pad

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


Overall assessment: A small spot to cool off right beside the local playground! 
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Walbridge Park Splash Pad

6/28/2017

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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: 
Weekdays: very limited street parking during school hours
Weekends: plenty of parking at the Newcastle Public School lot

Ground Cover: cement

Main Equipment: 
  • 1 rainbow arch tunnel
  • 1 arch spray post
  • spray posts
  • in ground water jets 

Accessibility Features: wheelchair accessible

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

Seating: 3 park benches beside splash pad

Shade: shade structure over one park bench  facing  the splash pad, surrounding trees have some shade but no shade directly over the splash pad


Overall assessment: A good sized splash pad next to a 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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Orono Park Splash Pad

8/6/2016

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Area: Orono

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

Age Range: all ages

Parking:  parking lot off of Princess Street and Leigh Street

Ground Cover: concrete

Main Equipment: ​
  • 1 spray post
  • multiple in ground jets 

Accessibility Features: wheel chair accessible

Facilities/Surrounding Park Area/Other:
  • see Orono Park post
  • washrooms 

Surrounding Park Area: some small green fields around the park, a bridge with a small stream and a lot of great picnic space

Seating: multiple picnic tables (including one wheelchair friendly area) and multiple park benches

Shade: plenty of shade over the playground structure from the surrounding trees and shade throughout the park and over the picnic areas as well

Overall assessment: Plan on spending a few hours at this park and pack a picnic! With the playground, Skatepark, outdoor public swimming pool (for a fee $) and great trail surrounding the park there is plenty to do and see. A great park to visit while on a Clarington country drive. Post by Valerie
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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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