CLEVELAND - - The continued heat wave contributed to the closing of a renowned kids's theme park in
Cleveland on Thursday.
With temperature levels in the 90s and heat indexes at about 100,
Memphis Kiddie Park announced it would be closed Thursday, which ironically was the first day of summertime.
" Our team has been doing their best to keep the enjoyable going through the heat, but for everyone's health and safety, we're taking a break and will be closed on Thursday, June 20," park authorities specified.
" Stay healthy and hydrated, and come play with us Friday!" they added.
And while
Memphis Kiddie Park decided to close for the day, a number of other regional family oriented kids's amusement parks remained open.
Enjoyable Times in Alliance opened Thursday at its scheduled time of twelve noon.
We have actually offered season passes that we have guaranteed those consumers we are going to be open these days, so I don't like to. I have to provide that service," stated park owner Jason Dlugokecki.
Like the
Memphis Kiddie Park, much of Fun Times is open to the aspects with a few of the trips covered and numerous shaded holes on its mini golf course.
" We've got mini golf, batting cages, go-karts, a splash pad, bumper boats, bumper vehicles, roller coaster," stated Dlugokecki.
The park also has the initial "Tilt a Whirl" ride from Geauga Lake, where Dlugokecki worked for years, in addition to carnival games and a dozen other rides and destinations - - much of it constructed on the property because Dlugokecki took it over 9 years back.
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To cool down, there are likewise concessions offered at the park, which Dlugokecki describes as "pay to play," because parking and admission are complimentary. Guests only pay when they ride or play the tourist attractions.
" We have a complete concession stand with all your carnival favorites like the fresh squeezed lemonade, the slushies, funnel cakes, ice cream all of that," he stated.
But Dlugokecki has actually made accommodations with his workers due to the fact that of the heat.
" I saw this coming, so my staff for this week - - I cut them to half-day shifts, you know, 4 hours in the sun and they get to go home for the day and we bring another crew in for the night," he told BNN News on Thursday.
" Even when they are well hydrated, you are out there in the heat, so we cut that down," he added.
Enjoyable Times was not the only location kids amusement park that was open on Thursday.
Sluggers & & Putters in Canal Fulton also opened at its scheduled time of twelve noon.
The park, nevertheless, does state that its hours and days of operation remain flexible depending on weather condition. That consists of the heat.
The park's recorded phone welcoming early Thursday marketed its Thursday schedule as "undecided.".
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Dlugokecki informed BNN News that the closing time of his park was likewise versatile depending upon participation.
Jenna Tolbert, a trip operator at Fun Times, told BNN News that guests are cautioned that the seats on a few of the trips may be very hot, having actually been exposed to direct sunlight.
But she stated the best part of her task on days when it can be uncomfortable exterior is to make sure visitors still have a fun time.
" It's so fun to just, like, have discussions with individuals and simply have that connection with, like, people," said Tolbert.
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