The summer season is here with quite the weekend, and plenty of summer activities are now available around Estevan. Woodlawn Park is opening up soon, with the online bookings ready to welcome visitors in.
Maureen Daoust, the park manager at Woodlawn, talks about some of the work they've been doing in the lead-up to opening day.
"There's a lot of spring work that takes place before our season starts. Every year, we do a lot of tree trimming. We rake the gravel pads where the RVs sit. Just a lot of cleanup and maintenance."
Turning on their spring water for the park is the biggest step ahead of opening, with most of that work starting up in March.
Daoust says she's looking forward to the new season with some new events they're planning out.
"We are just in the midst of planning and kind of securing or pinning down a few different events. We are seeking some feedback from our seasonal campers. We do invite our short-term campers to attend. They'll get a calendar for the month of July or a calendar for the month of August. If they come to visit our parks."
Daoust encourages people to keep an eye on their Facebook or Instagram pages for any upcoming events.
That'll range from family fun days and other events, which will incorporate local organizations and businesses.
Daoust says that they'll also see a new operator take over Boundary Dam's concession stand.
"It was Beach Treat's final season last year, and in 2025, we have some new operators. So they have changed their name to Beach Bum Snack Shack, and they are currently doing some upgrades to the facility and adjusting some things on their menu."
Daoust also pointed to a new pickleball court being worked on, along with a disc golf project this summer.
They'll also see plenty of activity as sports teams start up over the summer, with facilities for baseball, soccer, football, and more in the park.