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Bradenton Riverwalk Splash Pad Gets New Hours

Families who love visiting Bradenton's Riverwalk to cool off in the Splash Pad may want to jot down new hours for the attraction.

BRADENTON, FL — With fall in full swing, the city of Bradenton has announced new hours for its popular splash pad attraction at Riverwalk.

Starting on Thursday, Oct. 5, the water feature meant for the park’s littlest visitors will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. (For more local news from Florida, click here to sign up for real-time news alerts and newsletters from Bradenton Patch, and click here to find your local Florida Patch. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app.)

Riverwalk is a 1.5-mile stretch that sits between the Green and DeSoto bridges. The park is open 24 hours a day and features a great lawn, a dock that overlooks the Manatee River, a fishing pier, an amphitheater and the Family Fun Zone, among other draws.

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