THUNDER BAY - The city is officially embracing the summer weather by opening campgrounds and more across the city.
Chippewa Park opened its rides for the season last weekend. For the month of June, rides will be open from 1 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays only. Beginning in July, rides will operate Wednesday to Sunday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. until Labour Day. Camping is also now available at Chippewa.
The Muskeg Express will be operational as of June 10 at Centennial Park. For the month of June, the small locomotive will only be running on weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., then Wednesday to Sunday for July and August.
Last year the train shut down shortly before the season ended for mechanical work. This year will see some track maintenance completed before the train's expected return.
When it comes to the city's splash pads, they will have staggered opening weekends.
At Prince Arthur's Landing, the marina splash pad will be opening on June 15, along with the County Park and Northwood Playfield splash pads.
Water features at Franklin Park and the North End Community Centre will be turned on the following weekend, on Friday, June 23.
Each location will have opening maintenance completed before the water is officially turned on for the summer.
