The City of Estevan is marking June’s national Parks and Recreation Month by highlighting some of the recreation opportunities that exist in the community, including the playpark program.
“We’re celebrating by encouraging everyone to get out and explore Estevan’s magnificent green spaces,” states a news release from the city. “With 33 parks, 5 1/2 kilometres of trails (and) 11 playgrounds, our parks are spaces for everyone to enjoy.
“There are many hidden gems throughout Estevan, and as the end of the school season draws near, we encourage you to discover the playpark programs offered for the 2021 season.”
Cassidy Reich, who is the playpark supervisor for this year, said: “We will have three different parks, Rusty Duce, Hillcrest and Hillside, open this year for crafts, games and activities in the morning and swimming in the afternoon.”
Regular programming will start July 5 and run through Aug. 21.
“Saturday swims, night swims, and special events will resume at the parks this summer because of the potential of restrictions lifting,” said Erin Wilson, the program manager for leisure services. “I can’t share too much yet, but I can say that we have an exciting event in the works that will get our community members out experiencing the green spaces in our community.
“The Churchill Park playpark program and paddling pool will not be open this summer. Construction for the park is set to start in the coming months. And we are looking forward to releasing what it will look like moving forward in the coming months,” said Wilson.
Hannah Mantei (Hillside), Katelyn Kobitz (Hillcrest) and Madison Flaman (Rusty Duce) will be the play leaders at the parks. Participants may see other members from the aquatics team on occasion at each park to help accommodate shifts.
Monthly calendars and program rules will be available at each park and the City of Estevan website.
