Proving the summer season has begun in earnest, the Boston Common Frog Pond spray pool reopens Friday.
The wading and spray pool near the center of the nation's first city park makes this year's debut at 11 a.m., accompanied by an opening celebration.
Opening activities run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and include free treats, a visit from mascot Frog Pond Freddie, entertainment, face painting, books courtesy of ReadBoston, a summer raffle and giveaways.
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The nearby Boston Common Carousel will be in full swing, as will rides on the Swan Boat in the nearby Public Garden Lagoon. The nearby Frog Pond Cafe will be selling refreshments.
The Frog Pond spray pool is open for wading daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Labor Day. The facility is managed by The Skating Club of Boston and staffed by youth workers from the Boston Youth Fund.
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For further information, please call the Frog Pond at (617) 635-2120.
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