Calgary wading pools and spray parks are closing early this year

The City of Calgary's wading pools and spray parks are set to close next week. Normally, the city keeps the facilities open until after the Labour Day long weekend, but officials are closing them early because of upcoming water main work. Calgary will return to Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions on Monday, Aug. 26 so work can be done to repair 21 pipe segments on 33 Avenue and 16 Avenue N.W. "Wading pools and spray parks lose a small amount of water due to evaporation and need to be topped up pe