Hey Mississauga’s Splash Pads are now open! Yes, due to the early warm weather, Mississauga has opened its splash pads early. Bring your kids to one of Mississauga’s numerous splash pads this season and have some wet and refreshing fun! Can you think of a better way to spend free time with the kids on a hot, sunny day?

Splash pads are a great fun way to spend the day with the kids. Since splash pads have no standing water, the risk of a drowning accident occurring is at a minimum which makes this kids’ activity a great safe choice.

Did you know that due to age, six out of seven outdoor swimming pools in Mississauga are closing? Apparently the six outdoor swimming pools that are scheduled to close are being rebuilt as they are between 30 to 35 years old and are in need of updating. The only outdoor swimming pool that will remain open is the Dan McLean/Westacres Pool which is located near Cawthra Road and the QEW. The remaining six will be closed this season and will re-open for the 2011 summer season.

In Mississauga, splash pads are open to all and are free of charge. Mississauga splash pads are open from 9 am to 8:30 pm, seven days a week from June to mid-September, weather dependent. Residents are encouraged to call before visiting any of the locations listed below.

For the 2010 Mississauga Splash Pad season, you can visit the following:

A.E. Crookes Park Splash Pad
855 Goodwin Road
(South of Lakeshore Road East and Montbeck Crescent)
905-615-4100 (press “5” for Parks)
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Clarkson Community Centre CLOSED FOR 2010
2475 Truscott Drive
(East of Winston Churchill Boulevard & Truscott Drive)
905-615-4840
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Floradale Park
2424 Confederation Parkway
(North of Queensway, East of Hurontario Street)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Huron Park
830 Paisley Boulevard West
(Mavis Road & Paisley Boulevard West)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Jack Darling Park - Set to Open July 28, 2010
1180 Lakeshore Road West
(Lakeshore Road West, West of Hurontario Street)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Lakefront Promenade Park
800 Lakefront Promenade
(Cawthra Road & Lakeshore Road East)
905-615-4100
Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Note later opening time than most parks!

Malton Community Centre
3540 Morningstar Drive
(Morningstar Drive & Darcel Avenue)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Serson Park
1095 Fourth Street
(North of Lakeshore Road East, West of Dixie Road)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

South Common Community Centre
2233 South Millway
(South of Burnhamthorpe Road West, West of Erin Mills Parkway)
905-615-4770
Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Brickyard Park
3061 Clayhill Road
(East of Mavis Road & North of Dundas Street West)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Churchill Meadows Community Common
3370 McDowell Drive
(West of Tenth Line & South of Britannia Road West)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Fallingbrook Park
5135 Fallingbrook Drive
(East of Creditview Road & North of Eglinton Avenue West)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Forest Glen Park
3545 Fieldgate Drive
(South of Burnhamthorpe Road East & East of Dixie Road)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Frank McKechnie Community Centre
310 Bristol Road East
(East of Hurontario Street & Bristol Road)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Iceland Arena
705 Matheson Boulevard East
(East of Kennedy Road & West of Tomken Road)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Lake Aquitaine
2750 Aquitaine Avenue
(Aquitaine Avenue, East of Glen Erin Drive)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Mississauga Valley Park
1275 Mississauga Valley Boulevard off Central Parkway
(Burnhamthorpe Road & Central Parkway)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Neebin Park Spray Pad
635 Kaiser Drive
(East of Mavis Road & North of Derry Road West)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Quenippenon Meadows Park
2625 Erin Centre Boulevard
(Erin Mills Parkway, West on Erin Centre Boulevard)
905-615-4100
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Carmela LoMaglio
Carmela has written several articles regarding events taking place in and around Mississauga. Carmela is a staunch believer in family activities and a greener planet. She currently spends her time trying to keep pace with her two teenage children.

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Thank you to twitters @Jackiyo  for the photo!