One of the great destinations for Côte Saint-Luc residents during the summer is Parkhaven Pool. I go there regularly with my family and we really enjoy ourselves. While I grew up in CSL, I never actually frequented Parkhaven. As a child my family had a membership in the old Blossom Pool, where my fellow city councillor Mitchell Brownstein once served as manager. I have a pool in the complex where I live and for the most part it was just fine. However, when I became a city councillor and the Fun Card was introduced -providing access to the pool, pedal boots, free play at the gym and public skating all for one reasonable price- I convinced the family to give Parkhaven a whirl. That was two summers ago and I must tell you it is now a regular stop. The grounds are vast and beautiful. Leo Skulnick and family run a great canteen. Councillor Brownstein, who chairs the Pool Committee, has instituted all types of special events and programs for kids. We expanded the grounds to include a volleyball area.This year kids are ecstatic about the new slide. I run into old friends and constituents there. If you have not been to Parkhaven lately, I highly recommend it.
