Arthur Opti-Mrs. playground officially opens

From left: Miles, Ben and Alex Jackson try out one of the many play structures.  

Grand opening – An official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the Opti-Mrs playground in Arthur on June 25. Accompanied by five children who attended the opening, from left, are: Arthur Opti-Mrs Club president Shawna Lougheed, Amanda Roelofsen, Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox, Crystal VanGerven, Wendy Vroenhoven and councillor Dan Yake.

Una, Maria and Luka Milkovic enjoyed their ice cream by the playground.

The event included a free family and public swim, followed by free ice cream sponsored by the Arthur Opti-Mrs Club. Bubbles were also available for the taking.

The park initially reopened to the public in June of 2021 after undergoing $120,000 worth of upgrades. The Arthur Pool and Arthur Arena have also recently received upgrades. Parker Holliday fires away at the splash pad.

Landon Holliday enjoying the splash pad fun.

Playground opened – The Arthur Opti-Mrs playground was officially opened on June 25. The playground was identified as requiring upgrades as part of Wellington North’s 2020 recreation capital program and the recreation master plan. Coraline Miner dances circles around one of the water structures at the splash pad. Photos by Paige Peacock