Splash Pad open this weekend

The splash pad at National Corner at the East Green will be open this weekend for the first time this year. The splash pad will be open from noon-8 p.m. Saturday, and from noon-6 p.m. Sunday. East Green president Mike Klepper said in a release that although the installation of the new high efficient circulating pump system will be delayed until mid-July, the old pump system will be able to be used temporarily for now, with limited hours. "We know the community is eager to see the splash pad open after a full year's shutdown in 2020 due to Covid 19," Klepper said in the release. "It's great that this Saturday brings both an evening concert at the East Green and the opening of the splash pad," Klepper said. Trustee Andrew Kalnow added in the release that if the old pump system is working adequately, the splash pad will be able to open again for the 3-day July 4th weekend. "People have been clamoring for the splash pad," Kalnow said. "It was a big hit when in opened in late August of 2019. When the new recirculating pump is up and running, the splash pad will return to a daily schedule." Kalnow added in the release that the Health Department has reviewed and approved the new system.