Beaches, spray parks open in Worcester

WORCESTER - Beaches and spray parks in Worcester opened, while the Crompton Park pool and Shore Park Beach remain closed.

According to the city, beaches at Coes Pond, Indian Lake and Bell Pond are open. East Park Spray Park and Greenwood Park Spray Park are also open.

The city said capacity is limited to 100 people inside the spray parks. The spray parks will be operated in three sessions daily, and pre-registration is available to Worcester residents only. Walk-up visitors will be allowed entry as space is available.

For more information on the city's aquatic facilities, including hours of operation and rules and regulations, visit the city website.

Public health officials ordered Shore Park Beach at Indian Lake to remain closed because of high E. coli bacteria counts. According to the city, the water has been retested and a decision on opening the beach will be made Thursday. Also, preparations continue to reopen the pool at Crompton Park; it remains closed, the city said.

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