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Keeping Safe at Klineline

June 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Klineline Pond at Salmon Creek Park

No Lifeguards or Spray Feature Summer 2011.

Klineline Pond at Salmon Creek Park has long been a popular destination for summertime fun. With the addition of the play structure, spray feature and lifeguards, the popularity only increased.

The good news is that Klineline will be open for the summer. The bad news is that the spray feature will be off, and the lifeguards absent.

Here is an excerpt from a recent Clark County press release:

“For a second year, the county will not provide lifeguards or operate the children’s “spray … [Continue reading...]

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Stay Cool in the Pool

August 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

It’s Sunday Funday at Vancouver’s Marshall Center.

Sunday Funday at Marshall Center is usually the first Sunday of the month, but this month it will be held on the second Sunday of the month, July 11, 2010 (anyone remember what the first Sunday in July was?). Sunday Funday will be offered the first Sunday of the month going forward.

This free, family fun event is from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. There will be games, crafts and other activities for the whole family to enjoy. And, don’t forget your swimsuits and … [Continue reading...]

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Summertime Swimming at Klineline

July 3, 2010 By 1 Comment
Klineline Pond at Salmon Creek Park

No More Lifeguards on Duty.

The good news is that Klineline Pond at Salmon Creek Park will remain open for swimming this summer. The bad news is that due to budget cuts, there will no longer be lifeguards on duty. And, since one of the duties of the lifeguards was to also maintain the spray feature at the park, that will also be turned off this summer.

Salmon Creek Park, Klineline Pond, the picnic areas, playground and trails will all be open and available for summertime fun (now, we just … [Continue reading...]

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Salmon Creek Klineline Pond Closed

August 18, 2009 By 1 Comment
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Okay to Spray, But Not Splash.

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Update 8/21/09: Klineline Pond OK for Swimming!

Klineline Pond at Salmon Creek Greenway has been closed to swimmers today, August 18, by the Health Department due to high levels E-coli.  The spray park at Klineline Pond is still safe to use as its water does not come from the pond and is chlorinated to kill bacteria. So, while the picnic areas and spray park are open for use, the pond is off limits.

Another test is scheduled for Wednesday, with updates available Thursday or … [Continue reading...]

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Kooling Off at Klineline

July 1, 2009 By 4 Comments
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July Starts Out Hot!

kooling-off-at-klinelineAlong with all the other responsibilities of being a parent, “Weatherman” is now one of them too, it seems. Every morning, sometimes even before, “Good Morning”, it’s “What’s the weather going to be today?”  Guess that says something about the Pacific Northwest weather!

So, after a quick weather check on-line,  July 1 in Salmon Creek is going to be HOT!  Plentiful sunshine and 90 degrees.  (Gotta love www.weather.com).

Now the question becomes what to do when it is that hot.  Apparently kids do not … [Continue reading...]

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