PLEASE NOTE: SPLASH N PUTT WILL BE CLOSING FOR THE SEASON ON SUNDAY , AUGUST 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

 

To our valued guests:

We have made the extremely difficult decision to close for the season on Sunday, August 25, 2024.  This is certainly not how we envisioned our 40th anniversary and to say we are disappointed would be an understatement.  We appreciate the understanding and support of you, our guests and staff who have been the highlight of an otherwise very difficult year for us.

Splash ‘N’ Putt has always been a family-owned and operated business, a nostalgic and cherished attraction for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, and a major employer of local youth.  We have always faced challenges, but with the support of our staff and visiting guests we have always persevered.

Unfortunately, due to legislative challenges associated with the 4-foot section of our swimming pool, we have had to keep that section closed all season.  Although there are so many other attractions in our park, we recognize that many guests, young and old, come to Splash ‘N’ Putt to relax poolside and swim.

We have advocated at all levels of government, we have been on VOCM’s Open Line, and you have all kindly shared our social media posts.  Despite these efforts, no changes were made that would have allowed us to legally operate our pool.  We have provided discounted rates to every guest who have visited this season (10% off noted at the bottom of all receipts) and people have understandably changed their plans to visit due to the pool being closed.

It is disappointing that in a province that boasts our tourism opportunities and old-fashioned NL hospitality, our local business was not accommodated or assisted in our endeavors to operate at our full capacity.

Please feel free to share this post and continue to spread the word.  We appreciate you all very much and we will see you next season.

Sincerely,

Shane and Angela Gardiner