Celebrate the best of summer in our community

River Heights-Fort Garry

For Winnipeggers, summer is when our city truly comes alive.

School’s out, there are more sunny days, and everyone is looking to enjoy this too-short season before the snow and cold return. There have never been more affordable and accessible opportunities to celebrate summer with your family, friends and neighbours. From public pools to library and drop-in programs, the City of Winnipeg is committed to offering free and fun options for kids and adults.

If you have little ones who need to cool off, check out these spray pads and wading pools in our ward for places to make endless summer memories:

• Crescentwood Spray Pad (1170 Corydon Ave.);

• Lindenwoods Spray Pad (414 Lindenwood Dr W.);

• River Heights Spray Pad (1370 Grosvenor Ave.);

• Central Corydon Community Centre – Sir John Franklin Wading Pool (1 Sir John Franklin Rd.);

• Montrose Park Wading Pool (631 Montrose St.);

• T.R. Hodgson Park Wading Pool (303 Lockwood St.); and

• William Osler Park Wading Pool (787 Brock St.).

For operating hours, available washrooms and other facilities, check out each site’s details at winnipeg.ca/recreation-leisure/pools

Our greenspaces and parks in the ward are already beloved by so many of us, but there are always new corners to find adventure in and activities to try out. If you’ve been meaning to try the pickleball craze or try a new bike path, check out the options at legacy.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/parks/things-to-do.stm

A full list of city-wide activities to discover is available at winnipeg.ca/people-culture/our-city-our-stories/free-summer-activities-around-winnipeg

If you’re looking to spend your time appreciating the great outdoors while taking in some incredible arts and culture, look no further than Assiniboine Park’s Summer Entertainment Series. Packed with performances from local musicians and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet as well as a Movies in the Park double feature every Friday, there’s something for everyone. Mark your calendar and find all the details at assiniboinepark.ca/events/summer-entertainment-series.

Tourism Winnipeg has also put together a wonderful list of places and landmarks to explore, especially over the summer months. Whether you’ve never made the trek to visit or they’re on your annual to-do list, parks, historic sites and museums are all included as go-to spots to check out this year. You can find them all at tourismwinnipeg.com/things-to-do/free-activities

I hope to see many of you out in our community enjoying this season together. Please contact our office at 204-986-5236 to let me know how we can work together continue to make River Heights-Fort Garry the neighbourhood we all love to spend time in.