Overview
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For the last 28yrs there has been a summer tradition for children in Prince Albert. Going to Kinsmen Water Park.
This park is a symbol of summer in this city.
The water park includes 2 regular slides, 1 raft ride, a toddler slide, hot tub, kids playground, 20 meter pooland a tot pool.
Unfortunately there was an announcement this past spring that the water slides at the park would not open this year. The aging facility has got to the point of severe repair and for safety reasons the slides had to be closed this year.
In a quote from our Mayor Dionne, “estimating that of the 35,000 people who visit the Kinsmen Water Park per season, more than half come for the waterslides. For lots of our young children in our community, this is where they go (if) they can’t afford to go to the lake or other places like that, so this park means quite a lot to them.”
The park is also a place of employment for many students in the city. Many university and high school students work as swimming instructors, lifeguards, cashiers, janitors and managers for their summer employment. These youth are all well trained, and dedicated to their positions. Without the slides operating, some of these students have had to look for work elsewhere.
The estimated repairs are $260,000 and unfortunately there is only $60,000 allotted from the city and another $25,000 raised so far. The city is looking to community members for help in raising the needed funds .
The money from Aviva Community Fund would help ensure that summer could return to our community.
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