COVID-19.The City of Fredericton said in a news release that it was a difficult decision.“The City recognizes that these facilities are important recreation destinations for families,” the release read.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Splash pads can technically be open according to New Brunswick’s current recovery phase but only if physical distancing of two metres is maintained.Given that splash pads are intended for young children, and entry limit would have to be enforced, city staff decided distancing is not a reasonable expectation.To make up for the lack of wading pools, the city will open the Fredericton Indoor Pool and Killarney Lake Beach.Fredericton will also open four of its outdoor.