Minnedosa Lake to host inflatable water park
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This article was published 26/03/2019 (2598 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Minnedosa is set to become the home of Manitoba’s first floating inflatable water park later this summer.
A press release from the Minnedosa and Area Community Development Corp. said the Calgary-based Splish Splash Water Park is working to locate a 100-person floating inflatable water park on Minnedosa Lake, with a targeted opening date set for late June.
“It’s an inflatable water park, like a floating obstacle course out on the water,” Splish Splash Water Park owner Gerry Champagne said in the release.
“These parks are found in Canada and across the world, but there are none in the Prairies at this time. To be the first and only water park in the province is an incredible opportunity for both Splish Splash and for the community of Minnedosa.”
According to the press release, Champagne had first approached Travel Manitoba for help in finding suitable communities for a park and it was later presented to Minnedosa’s Economic Development Officer Chantelle Parrott.
“Tourism is very important for our local economy, and the investment into our community is more than welcome,” she said. “This leverages the lake and really complements our existing tourism offering. It’s a fantastic way to draw people to town. Hopefully visitors will make the most of everything Minnedosa has to offer while they’re here.”
The Town of Minnedosa has authorized access to the beach, while the federal Department of Oceans and Fisheries completed an environmental assessment prior to authorizing the project itself.
Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation has also given final approval for the business to place the structure on the lake.
The structure is set to be custom built and shipped from the U.K. in time for the summer opening.
Champagne said the park will be open daily during the summer, with regular hours from June to Labour Day.
Safety requirements, including mandatory life jackets and qualified lifeguards on duty, will also be enforced. Certified lifeguards are encouraged to apply for summer jobs as soon as possible.
“Splish Splash Water Park will bring a unique and exciting attraction to Minnedosa for both locals and visitors alike,” Champagne said.
“We’re looking forward to working with the Town of Minnedosa and hoping for a fantastic summer at the beach, having fun in the sun and making memories. That’s really what we’re doing here.”
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