In response to extreme heat, the City of Winnipeg is set to begin opening spray pads on June 3, 2021.


The spray pads will be closely monitored by Community Service Ambassadors and all public health orders regarding gatherings and physical distancing will be in effect.

Users are expected to limit their usage at a maximum of 30 minutes at a time.

20 of the 23 stand-alone spray pads will open on June 3. The spray pads at Michaëlle Jean Park (Norquay Community Centre) and Old Ex will not be opening at this time.

  • Central Park
  • River Heights
  • Fort Rouge
  • St. Norbert
  • Freight House
  • Shaughnessy
  • Gateway
  • St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
  • Jill Officer Park
  • Sturgeon Heights
  • Lindenwoods
  • Valley Gardens
  • Lindsey Wilson Park
  • Vimy Ridge Memorial Park
  • Machray Park
  • Waverley Heights
  • Provencher Park
  • Westdale
  • Park City West
  • West Kildonan

City owned spray pads can be used free of charge and open daily from noon to 8:00pm.

The City will not be sanitizing spray pads and on-site washrooms will not be available for use. Avoid using spray pads if they are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.

Please remember that gatherings with anyone outside your household is not currently allowed at parks, open spaces, playgrounds, and spray pads under current public health orders.

Wading pools and outdoor pools remain closed at this time.