**** HRM Media Release
Seasonal supervision extended at select municipal beaches
Lifeguard supervision and water quality testing at all municipal beaches ends for the summer season on Monday, August 31, however, the following beaches will reopen Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7:
- Chocolate Lake beach
- Kearney Lake beach
- Penhorn Lake beach
Lifeguard supervision will be in place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The last day for water quality testing at these beaches is Monday, September 7.
Most municipal splash pads will remain open until Sunday, September 20, however, hours will be reduced beginning Tuesday, September 8. The Halifax Common splash pad will close for the season on Monday, August 31 at 6 p.m.
Please note: An algae bloom risk advisory remains in effect for Lake Micmac in Dartmouth. The off-leash dog area of Shubie Park at Lake Micmac will also be closed to swimming until further notice. To learn more about algae blooms, please visit http://www.halifax.ca/about-halifax/energy-environment/harmful-algae-blooms.
For more information on supervised beaches and splashpad hours, please visit halifax.ca/summeraquatics.
