The City of Kennewick Parks and Rec Department issued a statement going into Friday, with a news release, and on their Facebook page.
Traditionally, one of the fun rites of summer is the opening of the four 'splash pad' water features at the four different parks. They include Grange Park on Union, Underwood Park on 7th Ave, the Southridge Sports Complex, and Columbia Park.
But this year, that
won't be happening Memorial Weekend as it always has:
"Our four City splash pads normally open Memorial Day weekend, but due to current State guidelines and restrictions, we are unable to open our splash pads as it sits today. We remain hopeful the State will remove some of the reopening barriers and allow us to safely open our splash pads. City parks crews have been preparing to open the splash pads and will be ready to do so when given the green light."