For the first time, the City of Winnipeg is inviting licensed dogs to go for a dip in one of two wading pools on Saturday, Sept. 2, as the summer aquatic season comes to an end.
Dog owners are asked to contact 311 to register to attend the canine swim sessions, taking place at Happyland wading pool on Marion Street and Bruce Park wading pool on Portage Avenue.
Two sessions are being held at each location, with dogs under 30 pounds swimming from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and larger dogs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The city has also announced the closing dates for spray pads and outdoor pools throughout Winnipeg.
Wading pools
City wading pools began closing Wednesday, but the following locations will remain open until Monday, Sept. 4: Bronx Park, Central Park, Cordova Park, Dakota Park, Ducharme Park, Keenleyside Park, Machray Park, McKittrick Park, Shaughnessy Park, Sturgeon Heights Community Centre Wading Pool, Vimy Ridge Memorial Park, West Kildonan Community Centre, Westdale Park
Outdoor pools
All non-heated outdoor pools will close Friday, Sept. 1. The outdoor pools that will stay open until Sept. 4 are as follows: Fort Garry Lion’s Outdoor Pool, Kildonan Park Outdoor Pool, Westdale Outdoor Pool, Freight House Outdoor Pool, St. Vital Outdoor Pool and Transcona Kinsmen Centennial Outdoor Pool
Spray Pads
All city spray pads will stay open until Monday, Sept. 4.
