New pool, splash pad opens Thursday at the Halifax Common

CITYnews halifax \ By Mark Hodgins

It’s going to be hot and sticky for the next few days in Halifax, but there will be a new spot to cool off.

The Halifax Common Aquatics Facility is set to open at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 6.

The new facility will include a pool with capacity for 300 swimmers.

“The new pool will feature a sloped, beach-style entry, as well as a barrier free lift to allow safe access for users of all abilities,” the municipality writes on its website.

There will also be a new splash pad, called a water plaza, that will include interactive fountain sprays.

The facility is outfitted with gender-neutral bathrooms and changing rooms.