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This is what's open and closed across Windsor-Essex this civic holiday weekend

The August long weekend is here, Windsor. From pools to parks, there's plenty to do here's what's open and closed Monday.

Many outdoor pools and splash pads in Windsor will be open

A Las Vegas style sign that says
A "Welcome to Windsor" mural pictured in a May 2024 file photo, (Chris Ensing/CBC)

The August long weekend is here, Windsor. From pools to parks, there's plenty to do here's what's open and closed Monday.

Recreation, pools and splash pads

Community centres and arenas will beclosed on Monday, Aug. 5, except for previously booked rentals or events.

Lifeguards will be on duty at Sandpoint Beach, weather and water-quality permitting, from 1 to 7 p.m. on Monday. Water quality information can be found on the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit website. Sandpoint Beach was closed on Friday due to poor water quality.

Splash pads in Windsor parks will be available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Outdoor pools at Atkinson, Central, Lanspeary, MicMac, Remington Booster and Riverside Centennial parks will be open from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. for recreational swimming on the holiday Monday, while the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre, Gino and Liz Marcus and WFCU community pools will be closed.

The Adventure Bay Family water park will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.The office and fuel dock at Lakeview Park will be open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and launch ramps will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the holiday.

All Windsor Public Library branches will be closed on Monday.

The Chimczuk Museum and Franois Baby House will both be closed on Monday, in keeping with their regular hours.

Devonshire Mall will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, while Tecumseh Mall will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

City offices and services

City of Windsor administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Aug. 5, and the development committee meeting that would normally take place will he held on Tuesday.

The 311 line will be closed on Monday, but will reopen Tuesday. Residents can find 311 services and information online and through the 311 mobile app. Parking ticket payment offices will be closed, but residents can pay parking tickets online.

However, 211 services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including the holiday Monday. The Housing and Homelessness Help Hub at the former Windsor Water World will be open for regular hours and programming, 8 a.m. to midnight. Residents can call (519) 253-3806 for information.

There will be no residential waste collection services on Monday. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day.Residents should refer to their 2024-25 waste collection calendars or the Recycle Coach app for more information.

The public drop off and household chemical waste depots will be closed on the holiday morning.

Transit Windsor will operate on a Sunday schedule and the customer service office will be closed.