Summer fun postponed. Upgrades and repairs not yet ready. Anybody have a backyard with a garden hose?
Temps coming at sweltering100 degrees
WINONA, Minn. — With the first 100-degree day of summer coming Tuesday, the Bob Welch aquatic park still isn’t open. The Winona Parks Department said the contractor performing major repairs on the 36-year-old facility has fallen behind. The target now is to open a week from Wednesday — 11 days late. When open, the park will have new heaters, chemical controllers, and a high-efficiency filtration system. Alternatives:
> Lake Lodge beach on Lake Winona.
> A small wading and splash pool at Levee Park.
bLaCanne Park beach in Goodview.
> Pubic pools with visitor fees 30 miles away in St. Charles, LaCresent, LaCrosse and Trempealeau.
> Indoor pool at Winona Y with visitor fee.