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Wet conditions force another closure for Vernon playing fields

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VERNON - Wet weather has closed Vernon’s playing fields.

As of Thursday morning, May 11, the City of Vernon has closed the following locations due to saturated conditions:

  •   Alexis Stadium
  •   Lakeview Park
  •   Marshall Fields – all playing fields, including soccer and ball diamonds
  •   DND – all playing fields
  •   Kin Race Track
  •   MacDonald Park
  •   Polson Park Oval             
  •   Grahame Park – ball diamonds

The artificial turf at Greater Vernon Athletic Field will remain open.

This is the sixth time the city has closed down local playing fields since the beginning of April.


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