Surf ‘n Slide water park won’t be open for July 4

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake city officials announced Wednesday that the Surf ‘n Slide water park won’t open in time for the July 4 holiday weekend.

The pool’s opening has been delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the restrictions put in place to combat it. Recreation supervisor Tom Los said the outbreak is the reason the pool isn’t opening for July 4.

State officials shut down most activity and businesses in March. A phased reopening plan was announced in May, and swimming pools will reopen in Phase 3 of that plan. As of Wednesday, Grant County was still in Phase 2.

“We hope to be open by the end of July,” Los said.

If the water park does open, admission will be on a first-come basis. City officials are working on refunds for season pass holders.

Pool employees created a video encouraging people to wear masks to help reduce the virus’s spread. It can be viewed at www.cityofml.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=923.

— Cheryl Schweizer