Wet weather closes Vernon sports fields

VERNON – All baseball diamonds and soccer pitches in Vernon have been closed because of the rain.

In a release today, June 2, the City of Vernon says all city fields along with Areas B and C and sub-regional sports fields are closed for the day. Beach volleyball is still scheduled for tonight.

A total of 10 to 15 millimetres of rain was expected today with Environment Canada calling for a 60 per cent chance of showers with a risk of a thunderstorm during the day and a 30 per cent chance of showers in the evening and tomorrow. Thursday will bring a 60 per cent chance of showers as well.

Affected fields include:
City of Vernon
Alexis Stadium
Armoury Park
Cenotaph Park
Grahame Park
Kin Race Track
Lakeview Park
MacDonald Park
Polson Park

Area B
N'Kwala Park

Area C
BX Community Park

Sub-region
Creekside Park
DND Fields
Kai Beach
Marshall Property

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