Dunnet Regional Park
Box 247 S0H 0C0 Avonlea, SK, Canada

MEMBERS AT LARGE Dunnet Regional Park Dunnet Regional Park Authority is looking for two Members at Large for the Park Board. If you would like your name to be added to the list of nominees for one of these two seats, please contact Jackie Drake via email at [email protected].... If you require further information, please also send an email and I will answer any questions you have. The deadline for having your name added is January 8, 2021. Appointment of the two new Members at Large will be held at the first regular meeting of the Board in 2021.

Good evening Please remember your leases and payments are due tomorrow (November 20). If you are not planning on returning, please email me at [email protected] as soon as possible! Thank you and stay safe!

Reminder that the gate to Dunnet is now locked.

Dunnet Regional Park Annual General Meeting via Zoom November 18, 2020 @ 7:00 Please send an email by November 17, 2020, to [email protected] to get the meeting access code and password if you would like to join us.

If anyone is needing any firewood for the remainder of the camping season please give Oscar a call at (306)533-4179. He will be more than willing to help you out !

With school approaching and our life guards preparing for university and school starting our last day for swimming will be Sunday, August 30th. We want to give a special shout out to Connor, Jamie, Ryland and Layna. These 4 guards put in many long, hot hours to keep our pool going all summer long and it was much appreciated! Thank you!

Our concession is winding down this weekend but we still have lots of tasty treats and food! Come out once more before we close!

Camping Update - As of September 7th we will be closing our sites in Miller Hollow and by the Blue Building. September 27th will be the final day of camping in our Main and South campgrounds. Book your site and come have another stay with us before we close for the season.

**EDIT*** Due to unfortunate circumstances the pool Is currently closed and will reopen tomorrow at 12:30

Only one week left to get your favourite snack or treat. Come on down and enjoy !!!

This was found outside the park. If it belongs to a camper it can be claimed at the office !

Last day for a swim in our beautiful pool. 12:30-5:00 and 6:00-7:30. Come out and enjoy!

Come down and beat the heat by cooling off in the pool and have a ice cold treat from the concession!

Come on down for lunch and a swim ! Concession hours starting Monday, August 17th.

NOTICE: Beginning on August 17, the pool Hours will be 12:30pm to 7:30pm Pool will be closed from 5:00pm to 6:00pmNOTICE: Beginning on August 17, the pool Hours will be 12:30pm to 7:30pm Pool will be closed from 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Due to weather, the pool will remain closed for the rest of the evening!

All times for tomorrow’s lessons will remain the same. Levels 2/3/Whale will go back in the water from 11:30-12:00 and Level 1/Sea Otter/Salamander/Sunfish from 12:00-12:30. The second lesson can be optional for the young little swimmers if you feel it is to much for them. Thanks in advance !

The remainder of the lessons for this am will be cancelled due to the weather. We will update our Facebook page as soon as we know when we are going to make the lessons up.

Good evening ... if anybody is wanting to pay for the final week of swim lessons by e transfer (and avoid standing in line)... you can send payment to [email protected]. Thanks

Swimming Lessons Session 5 (August 10-14)

Just a friendly reminder that anyone using the mini golf must pay first at the concession. Thanks in advance.

Tomorrow is the last day to register you children for Session 5 swimming lessons. (August 10th-14th) We have room in all levels so if you want in we can make it happen !

Good afternoon ... if anybody is wanting to pay for next weeks swim lessons by e transfer (and avoid standing in line)... you can send payment to [email protected]. Thanks

Updated list for Session 4 Swimming lessons (August 3rd-Aug 7th)

Just a reminder that tomorrow is the last day to register your children for Session 4 of swimming lessons. (August 3rd - August 7th)

Just a reminder!

Good afternoon ... if anybody is wanting to pay for this upcoming weeks swim lessons by e transfer (and avoid standing in line tomorrow morning) ... you can send payment to [email protected]. Thanks

REMINDER ... we are in the middle of a pandemic and the case numbers are increasing. All pool patrons MUST have a cleansing shower and sanitize their hands PRIOR to entering the pool area... entry will not be allowed if this is not done .

Dunnet Park Pool is always looking to add to their lifeguarding team. Here is a chance to get your course for the 2021 season. Work for us and we will pay for half of it! Contact Deb at Bengough pool to register.

Swimming Lessons Session 3 (July 27th-July 31st)

Reminder that public swim is from 6-8 only today, due to making up swimming lessons.

Tomorrow we will be running 2 sets of lessons to make up for today’s being cancelled. The 1st lessons will be at the normal time and the 2nd lesson time is as follows: Level 10 - 1-2 Level 9 - 1-2 Level 8 - 1-2 ... Level 7 - 2-2:45 Level 6 - 2-2:45 Level 5 - 2-2:45 Level 4 - 3-3:30 Level 3 - 3:30-4:00 Level 2 - 3:30-4:00 Level 1 - 4-4:30 Whale - 3:30-4:00 Crocodile - 4:30-5:00 Sunfish - 4:00 - 4:30 Salamander - 4:30-5:00 Sea Otter - 5:00-5:30 Sea Turtle - 5:30-6:00 Duck - 5:30-6:00 See more

Pool open for public swim at 1:00! Update on lessons coming soon.

Due a chemical issue at the pool swimming lessons will have to be cancelled for today. We will update how we are going to make up today’s lesson. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Revised times for Session 2 (July 20th-July 24th)

Congratulations to 3 of our hard working employees on their Graduation Celebration today!

Just a reminder that tomorrow is the last day to register your children for Session 2 swimming lessons. (July 20th - 24th)

The boil water advisory has been lifted !

Thank you to Richardson Pioneer for donating 20 pails of canola oil to our concession for the 2020 season!

Notice: Due to inclement weather ... the pool will be closing at 7:00 pm tonight !

*** Revised Session One Swimming Lessons

The Pool and Concession will be open at 4:00! Pool hours for today will be 4:00-8:00. Also, please note that we are now under a Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory.

The Village of Avonlea will replacing fire hydrants tomorrow and unfortunately this will cause an interruption our services at Dunnet Park. Because they cannot predict the time of shut off and back in service time the pool and concession won't open until at least 4:00 tomorrow. After such interruption the Village of Avonlea Waterworks distribution system will be placed on a Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory. We hope to have the PDWA lifted by the weekend! Watch for an update on an open time for tomorrow for both the pool and concession!

Whoops! Please note Concession hours for Canada Day are 12:00-8:00! Come down lunch and new off the menu!

Happy Canada Day! The pool opens today and we are excited to see you but please take the time to read the new rules and guidelines before you come. http://www.dunnetpark.ca/swimmingpool/ Please be patient as we work through people paying for their passes today AT THE POOL. Daily rates will be charged until a season pass is purchased. This will take time and we cannot overcrowd the change room. ... Also, due to Covid Guidelines there will be limited capacity. This includes everybody inside the pool area. If you aren’t planning to be in the pool, please watch from outside the fence. 5 & under must have someone in the pool within arms reach and all children should have a parent watching to ensure they are being safe in the pool and following physical distancing requirements. The pool may feel a bit chilly. It’s currently at 74 as we work hard to get it up to 80 over the next few days. And lastly.... have fun!!!!

Yay for the much needed rain! With the weather forecast for the next few days we are going to move our opening day for the pool to JULY 1st!! We are so excited to see you there! Please take the time to review our the new guidelines for this year. We look forward to a fun filled and safe season! Can’t wait!! http://www.dunnetpark.ca/swimmingpool/

With the anticipation of our pool opening next week, we'd like to give a shout out to all those that contributed to our Wall of Recognition Sign for the Pool Project! Watch for the sign down by the pool soon!

Hurray! The system is now set to open more sites tomorrow at 9am!

Good morning ... for those of you registering your children for swimming lessons, please put your complete address on the email me form!!! Thank you

Swimming lessons registration opens tomorrow at 10! Things will look a little different this year with the new Covid-19 guidelines.Please take a moment to visit our website and become familiar with how this year will look.

The recent announcement has everyone excited but please give us a moment to get everything organized! Sites will be opening soon and the main shower buildings in the North and BOTH single use washrooms in the South will be opening Monday, June 29th. No outhouses will be open this year and campers are encouraged to use their own facilities.

Concession Staff We are looking for concession staff at Dunnet Regional Park. This position is primarily indoors and includes taking and preparing orders, being responsible for taking payments and balancing the til/debit machine and cleaning/sanitizing. Please submit your resume by email to [email protected] by June 29, 2020.

Our staff is working hard to get the pool ready and all the guidelines in place for all the swimmers out there! We are hoping to open Monday, June 29th! Watch for an update later this week!

Cashier - Swimming Pool We are looking for a cashier(s) for the swimming pool at Dunnet Regional Park. This position is primarily outdoors and includes taking payments from pool patrons, cleaning and sanitizing, helping life guards enforce covid-19 health orders. Please submit your resume by email to [email protected] by June 29, 2020.

Labourer-Maintenance Division We are looking for a labourer for the maintenance division at Dunnet Regional Park. This position is primarily outdoors and could include mowing grass, cleaning, painting and various other maintenance tasks for the park. Please submit your resume by June 29, 2020, to [email protected]

Staying at Dunnet and looking for something to do, the Avonlea Museum will be starting their Avonlea Badlands tours! Be sure to check out their website and follow them on Facebook!

A great BIG thank you to everyone who came out and helped plant the flowers for the park last night!

Due to the high wind we will postpone planting the flowers til 7:30 tonight.

Our beautiful flowers from Doorn’s Greenhouse have arrived. Volunteers will be planting them tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 and could use some help! TIA

Yahoo!! Our playgrounds will be opening tomorrow, June 12th, but we ask that every person who visits our park or outdoor playground must follow public health orders in order to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. People exhibiting signs of illness should not enter park or playgrounds. People not from the same household or extended household should maintain two metres of physical distancing at all times. Limit gathering with other people when entering and leaving the par...k/playground and supervising children playing (e.g. paths, benches, picnic areas). Group sizes must comply with the public gathering restrictions. Ensure frequent hand hygiene for everyone before, during and after outdoor play. Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water or, when unavailable, with hand sanitizer. Refrain from touching your face. We will also be opening one washroom in the South Campground. There will be access to toilet and sink but not the shower.

It was announced this week that an update regarding the opening dates for outdoor pools will be coming soon and we couldn’t be more excited!! We want you to know that will be ready! Our staff is working really hard to be prepared for any new protocol and guidelines. We will still be offering swimming lessons and public swimming but at this time we aren’t exactly sure how it will look. Swimming lesson dates and registrations are coming soon. We look forward to seeing you all out there!

Calling all life guards As we anticipate the announcement this week regarding outdoor pools opening, we are now accepting applications for life guard positions. Send resumes to [email protected]

Concession opens at 5:00 tonight. You will notice for now it is all take out. There will be no seating areas. Eat in your car. Take it home. Or go for a walk and enjoy our beautiful park. Please remember to follow the advice and guidelines set by our health officials. Wash your hands, keep 6ft distance, cover your cough, follow the directions on the signs. And tell us what your favorite flavor of ice cream is?

The best place to social distance! Can’t wait to see you all this weekend!

Concession is opening this Friday!

Good morning Seasonals ! Just a quick reminder that your final payment for the 2020 season is due today . I will be depositing the cheques today that I already have. Stay safe!Good morning Seasonals ! Just a quick reminder that your final payment for the 2020 season is due today . I will be depositing the cheques today that I already have. Stay safe!