No Swimming at Boulevard Lake for Summer of 2020

1686
The new Wall of Remembrance that was commissioned by the Hike Committee to become a permanent art installation in Boulevard Lake Park
The new Wall of Remembrance that was commissioned by the Hike Committee to become a permanent art installation in Boulevard Lake Park

THUNDER BAY – There will be no swimming at Boulevard Lake summer as work on the dam will be done. The popular pathway will likely be closed until 2021 as the repair work continues.

It is hoped swimming will be available for the summer of 2021. Boulevard Lake will be drained starting in mid-June to allow work on the dam to start.

Lakota and Noah kicking it cool at Boulevard Lake
Lakota and Noah kicking it cool at Boulevard Lake

With the proposed demolition of Dease Pool set to be ratified by Thunder Bay City Council at the next meeting, despite efforts including 6000 signatures on a petition, this closure of Boulevard Lake further reduces the opportunities for swimming for youth in Thunder Bay.

Aly's Mini Putt and Fun Centre at Boulevard Lake makes for a good time for all
Aly’s Mini Putt and Fun Centre at Boulevard Lake makes for a good time for all

This move could also impact the Mini-Putt concession at Boulevard Lake through the closure of the lake reducing the number of people going there.

Developing…

Previous articleWeather – Winter Storm Warnings issued by Environment Canada
Next articlePolice Seek Public Assistance in IDing Suspect in Armed Robbery
NetNewsledger.com or NNL offers news, information, opinions and positive ideas for Thunder Bay, Ontario, Northwestern Ontario and the world. NNL covers a large region of Ontario, but we are also widely read around the country and the world. To reach us by email: newsroom@netnewsledger.com. Reach the Newsroom: (807) 355-1862