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Dixon splash pads, playgrounds reopening Friday

Seth Nicklaus, recreation director for the Dixon Park District, talks to Sarina Venier as the pair walks around the Wooden Wonderland playground checking for newly painted areas that might need a touch-up. The park district will reopen splash pads and parks Friday as the state moves into Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan. (Michael Krabbenhoeft)

Seth Nicklaus, recreation director for the Dixon Park District, talks to Sarina Venier as the pair walks around the Wooden Wonderland playground checking for newly painted areas that might need a touch-up. The park district will reopen splash pads and parks Friday as the state moves into Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan. (Michael Krabbenhoeft)

But not for much longer. The closed signs are coming down Friday, when all the playgrounds and both the Water Wonderland and Vaile Park splash pads will be opened. (Michael Krabbenhoeft)

Crews finish up plumbing, fixture installation and other details at the new pavilion near Wooden Wonderland and the Water Wonderland splash pad, which will have restrooms and picnic tables. (Michael Krabbenhoeft)

Wooden Wonderland has about $10,000 in new woodchips and paint. "It's just like a new playground, and we built it 24 years ago," park district Executive Director Duane Long said (Michael Krabbenhoeft)