Shawnee County parks will close amenities for the winter
Oct 11, 2024
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Parks across Shawnee County are getting ready for the winter season.
According to Sean Zears with Shawnee County Parks + Recreation (SCP+R), park staff will soon be winterizing all of the restrooms and drinking fountains. Winterization means all of the non-heated restrooms will be closed and the drinking fountains will be turned off to avoid pipes freezing this winter.
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Some heated restrooms at certain parks across Shawnee County will remain open throughout the winter. A list of restrooms that will be open are below:
Lake Shawnee
Marina
Trailhead at Ted Ensley Gardens
Lake Shawnee Junior Pond
Lake Shawnee Junior Pond
Tennis Courts
Tinman Circle
Gage Park
Train Depot
Westlake
Carousel
Horseshoe Courts
Shawnee North
Trailhead shelter
According to Zears, winterization parks across Shawnee County will take place Tuesday, Oct. 15.
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