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Posted on: June 16, 2021

Concord Spray Park Reopens

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Beat the heat with a splash of fun. Concord's popular spray park has reopened. Summer hours are 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily.  

The Meadow Homes Spray Park is located at 1351 Detroit Avenue, which is at the northwest corner of Sunshine Drive and Detroit Avenue next to Meadow Homes School.

The spray park, which is free to all, includes play areas for tots, tweens and teens. Also located at Meadow Homes Park are multi-use sports fields and two group picnic/barbecue areas that can be reserved. Both group areas are shaded and one is located inside the spray park.

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