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Summer Heat Extends Wading Pool Season
Late summer heat pushed the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to extend summer wading pool season, just in time for Labor Day.
Minneapolis wading pools were originally scheduled to close on Sept. 4, but above average temperatures will keep half of the pools open longer than usual.
According to a statement released by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, 32 of their 65 wading pools will remain open until Sept. 9.
Where, near Golden Valley, can you beat the heat by wading in the water? North Commons Park and Shingle Creek Park are nearby and will have extended hours.
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According to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, about 30 wading pools located near Minneapolis public schools closed Monday, Aug. 24, and water parks closed Aug. 26.
While there is no lifeguard duty, beaches remain open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Wirth Lake Beach reopened Aug. 30 after
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