UPDATE Sept. 29
Local sports fields remain closed for a second day in a row.
Due to the current weather conditions, city-owned grass sports fields (including baseball diamonds) will remain closed temporarily.
The closure includes all sports play and public activities at DND Park, Alexis Park, Grahame Park, Lakeview Park, Marshall Fields Park, Polson Park and MacDonald Park.
Friday morning rain is expected to end then a mix of sun and cloud is forecast by Environment Canada.
There is a 30 per cent chance of showers late this afternoon and early this evening.
A mix of sun and cloud is forecast for Saturday with a high of 15 degrees Celsius, followed by a sunny Sunday with a high of 17.
ORIGINAL Sept. 28
Due to the recent rainfall, the City of Vernon has closed sports fields and baseball fields temporarily, effective immediately.
The closure includes all sports play and public activities on: DND Park, Alexis Park, Grahame Park, Marshall Fields Park, Polson Park and MacDonald Park.
Due to prolonged rainfall over the past couple of days, the ground has become saturated and usage of the fields could cause damage to the turf.
Recreation Services will be contacting user groups directly to notify them of the temporary closures and all fields will be reevaluated on Friday, Sept. 29.
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