ESTEVAN — The playpark season is now underway in Estevan.
Rusty Duce, Hillcrest, Hillside and Churchill parks will all offer many events and activities this summer. The first three parks were fully operational on opening day on July 2, while Churchill's pool was shut down on July 2.
This summer's includes many fun themes like Jungle Adventure, Music Madness, Space Invaders, Under the Big Top, Going for Gold, Pirates World, Fairytale Fun and Rocking Rodeo.
Regular programming will run through Aug. 23, with activities Monday to Friday most weeks. This year's schedule includes night swims and Saturday swims that cycle between the different paddling pool locations. There also will be four slip and slides at Royal Heights Veterans Memorial Park from 4-7 p.m. throughout July and August.
The daily schedule for playparks will be crafts, games and activities from 10:30 a.m. to noon, and the paddling pools will be open from 1-5 p.m.
On July 18, the playparks will host their annual pancake breakfast at Churchill Park from 10 a.m.-noon. The Pirates & Plunder Party will be on Aug. 7 at Hillside Park, from 5-8 p.m. and will include a barbecue and lots of planned pirate-themed fun.