Point Edward Splash Pad photo courtesy of the Village of Point Edward via facebook.Point Edward Splash Pad photo courtesy of the Village of Point Edward via facebook.
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Point Edward attraction makes big splash in first season

The opening season for Point Edward's splash pad exceeded expectations. Although it cost $35,000 to operate, a report to village council said that thousands enjoyed the water attraction this summer. At times, 200 to 300 kids were frolicking in the water with busloads from schools and daycares stopping by on day trips. The report also said the splash pad generated significant traffic to the village's waterfront with local businesses such as Albert's Rolling Lunch benefiting.

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