Windsor resident Shawn Gordy says he usually runs with a waterpack on his back that allows him to stay hydrated during his runs. But, he admits that it's pretty heavy, so he doesn't always run with it. During those times, he says it'd be nice to have more water fountains along his path.
Of the more than 200 parks in Windsor, Ont., there are only 11 outdoor public drinking fountains, leaving residents in one of Canada's hottest cities with few accessible options to hydrate during extreme heat. And the city has no plans to restore fountains that have fallen out of service due to vandalism.Windsor, Ont., resident Shawn Gordy says he usually runs with a waterpack on his back that allows him to stay hydrated during his runs.
As well, the city has no plans to restore the water fountains that have fallen out of service on the riverfront or elsewhere due to repeated vandalism. While he's usually fine without water, Gordy says that on hot days, it'd be nice to "take a break and then have some water somewhere." James Chacko, executive director of the City of Windsor's parks and recreation department, says some parks might have recreational centres or washrooms to get water from, but not all of them do. In the city's most recent asset management plan, it says replacing the 29 ornamental and drinking fountains would cost $21.8 million based on a 2023 estimation.
He said two more drinking fountains will be available soon at Oakwood Park and Elizabeth Kishkon Park.
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