August 4, 2010
GRAND OPENING OF KILDONAN PARK OUTDOOR POOL MAKES A BIG SPLASH WITH MANITOBA FAMILIES
Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Flor Marcelino and Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz today cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening of the Kildonan Park Outdoor Pool, located at 2015 Main St., inside Kildonan Park.
“Manitoba is focused on promoting healthy, active lifestyles and improving the quality of lives for families, and today’s announcement builds on that commitment. This investment will provide better summer living for Manitobans,” Marcelino said.

“We are working hard to improve our recreational infrastructure and provide quality destinations for families to enjoy during our wonderful summers,” said Katz. “The new Kildonan Park Outdoor Pool will be a tremendous asset for the citizens in north Winnipeg and provide our young people with a positive and exciting summertime facility.”

The Kildonan Park Outdoor Pool is the city’s newest outdoor family play experience, located in beautiful Kildonan Park.
The amenity now includes a new beach-style entry, wading pool with 21 spray features, double helix slides, and an expanded sundeck with shaded seating and gathering areas. The facility also includes improved accessibility with two specialty change rooms.

The $3,140,220 expansion and renovation of the pool is a joint partnership between the City of Winnipeg and the Province of Manitoba. Through the Manitoba-Winnipeg Recreation and Leisure Infrastructure Program, the province is contributing $1,127,688 and the City of Winnipeg $1,691,532 in funding. The City of Winnipeg is contributing an additional $371,000 to the project.

Today’s announcement continues the important steps the Province of Manitoba is taking to support economic growth by investing $1.8 billion this year, into infrastructure to stimulate the economy and create jobs.

The pool is open daily, from Noon to 8 p.m., weather permitting, up to and including Labour Day, Monday, Sept. 6. Parking is free of charge at Kildonan Park.

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