City extends lifeguard supervision hours at beaches

The City of Greater Sudbury is extending the hours of lifeguard supervision at municipal beaches.

The regular schedule for lifeguard supervision is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Starting today, lifeguards will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. up to and including Wednesday, July 17, 2013.

“With the humidex forecast to reach a high of 40 degrees C today and tomorrow, we want to make sure our beaches are fully supervised until the temperatures start to cool near sunset,” said Greater Sudbury Mayor Marianne Matichuk.

“We are closely monitoring the impact of the current heat wave on our community. We will take whatever steps are necessary to safeguard the health of our citizens.”

The following municipal beaches have lifeguard supervision. Parents are reminded that children should always be accompanied by an adult and older children should always “swim with a buddy” for greater safety.

-Bell Park Main Beach, off Elizabeth Street, Sudbury;
-Capreol Public Beach, off Lakeshore Street, Capreol;
-Kalmo Beach, off Kalmo Beach Road, Val Caron;
-Moonlight Beach, off Moonlight Beach Road, Sudbury;
-Nepahwin Park Beach, off Paris Street, Sudbury;
-Meatbird Lake Park, off M.R. 24, Lively;
-Whitewater Lake Park, off Laurier St. W., Azilda.

Those wishing to cool off are also encouraged to visit one of five splash pads located throughout the city. Splash pads are located at Cote Park in Azilda, Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre in Valley East, Kinsman Sports Complex in Walden and Memorial Park and O’Connor Playground in Sudbury. Hours of operation at splash pads at 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Citizens who do not have air conditioning in their homes or apartments are welcome to visit their nearest public library. Most branches of the Greater Sudbury Public Library are open until 8 p.m., with the exception of the Main Library on MacKenzie Street which is open until 9 p.m.