As the summer season begins wrapping up, Minneapolis residents looking for a splash will find one option drying up after tomorrow. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board announced that the wading pool at McRae Park, located at 906 E. 47th St., will be closing for the season starting Thursday, August 29 due to an impending electrical upgrade as part of the park's improvement project.
While the McRae Park wading pool takes its temporary leave, the Minneapolis park system remains committed to keeping the city's aquatic leisure alive right through Labor Day, with other wading pools open until Monday, September 2. For those wondering where to dunk their toes after August 29, several locations including Lake Hiawatha Neighborhood Park and Pearl Park offer similar facilities, as detailed by Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
Minneapolis beaches offer an alternative, albeit certain locations such as those at Lake Nokomis remain off-limits due to water quality issues. The Park and Recreation Board's announcement reminds swimmers to check water conditions and provides general beach information to help beachgoers plan their outings well.
