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By James Peters

COVID-19 Reopening

City of Kamloops to reopen more parks and recreation facilities

Jun 12, 2020 | 2:24 PM

KAMLOOPS — The City of Kamloops has announced more reopenings as city operations emerge from the restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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In a news release, Mayor Ken Christian says the moves begin next Monday (June 15) with expanded hours and more fitness options available at the Tournament Capital Centre (TCC).

The following Monday, June 22, the City’s parks department plans to restart splash parks at Riverside Park, Albert McGowan Park, McDonald Park and Westsyde Centennial Park.

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Then on June 29, more amenities at the TCC will open and the City will begin taking bookings for certain sports fields, including the NHL-sized ice sheet at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre.

In a video posted to YouTube, Christian thanks Kamloops residents for their patience and focus on public health during pandemic-related restrictions.

The following details are courtesy the City of Kamloops:

June 15: Expanded Hours and Services at the TCC

• TCC Fieldhouse hours will expand to 6:30 am–6:30 pm, Monday–Saturday. Change rooms will not be available, and a limited number of lockers will be available (bring your own lock), so guests are encouraged to come prepared to workout.
• TCC guests will have expanded fitness opportunities with the return of the EZ Line exercise equipment adjacent to the indoor track and new fitness stations on north court.
• Drop-in basketball will resume with modifications. Players must bring their own balls, one ball per person (no sharing), and one-on-one or scrimmages will not be permitted.
• Daily drop-in track passes are $5, and monthly track-only passes are available for $20. The City is requesting payment via debit or credit only.

June 22: Splash Parks Open

• Splash parks at Riverside Park, Albert McGowan, McDonald Park, and Westsyde Centennial Park will reopen 10:00 am–8:00 pm daily.

June 29: Additional Recreation Facilities and Fields Opening

• The Athlete Performance Centre (APC) at the TCC will open. Change rooms will not be not available, and a limited number of lockers will be available (bring your own lock), so guests are encouraged to come prepared to workout. Daily drop-in track passes are $5, and monthly Track + APC passes are available for $29. The City is requesting payment via debit or credit only.
• The City will be opening select sports fields for booking starting June 29, 2020, as provincial and local sport organizations develop safety plans. The NHL ice sheet at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre will also be available for booking. Visit Kamloops.ca/BookNow for booking information.