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By Aaron Schulze

Parks Open

City of Kamloops parks and trails reopen following recent rainfall and cooler temperatures

Aug 11, 2023 | 5:17 AM

KAMLOOPS — The closure of all nature parks and trails within the City of Kamloops only lasted a week.

As of Friday (Aug. 11), the City says parks and trails will reopen thanks to recent rainfall and cooler weather reducing the fire danger rating.

“The fire risk is not gone,” Ken Uzeloc, Kamloops Fire Rescue chief says. “However, we understand how important outdoor recreation and active transportation are to our residents. Although we will need to re-evaluate the risks as the temperatures rise again next week, we felt it was important to open these spaces to our residents throughout the weekend as we experience some reprieve.”

Additionally, the Barnhartvale Landfill and Yard Waste Depot will reopen at 8:30 a.m. Friday.

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Residents are reminded that smoking is always prohibited in all City of Kamloops parks and walking trails.

City crews will be removing signage and unlocking gates throughout Friday. However, the City says parks may close again if fire danger conditions worsen again.