Windham opens Dundee Park but swimming not allowed

Because of unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the Town of Windham, Dundee Park will be closed for swimming from now until water levels return to normal.

A malfunction of the Dundee Hydroelectric Dam gate has
caused a swimming ban at Dundee Park until further
notice. COURTESY PHOTO

In a press release, Windham officials say that the park will remain open for all other activities including picnicking, basketball, volleyball, and lawn games. All scheduled events including concerts and movies in the park will continue as scheduled, and the concession stand will remain open.

According to the town, the reason for the loss of water level is because of a malfunctioning gate at the Dundee Hydroelectric Dam. The repair, as it currently stands, is scheduled to last through July.

After the repairs are complete and the refilling of the body of water starts, water levels will gradually return to normal. Unfortunately, this will probably mean a lost swimming season at Windham’s only point of public water access.

“We realize this is a major inconvenience to our residents and visitors,” Windham officials said in the press release. “Therefore, anyone who has purchased a season pass, can have the cost for those passes fully refunded and daily visitors to the park will not be charged an entrance fee.”

The cost of renting picnic pavilions at Dundee Park will also be reduced for this summer to $25 per reservation.

“The town is in contact with the dam’s owner and operator, and we will provide updates as repairs continue,” town officials said in the press release. “We remain hopeful that the repairs will progress quickly, and we may be able to salvage a little bit of the season in late August.” <