Fans of the Kalispell Water Park looking for a fun-filled thrill or a relaxing float will need to look elsewhere as the summer winds down.

Officials earlier this month closed the lazy river and waterslide for the remainder of the season due to unforeseen water quality issues.

The chlorine stabilizer used in the pool has proven ineffective in preventing algae growth, Parks and Recreation Director Chad Fincher said. Draining the pool, cleaning algae from the sides and filling it back up will take through the end of the season, which ends Aug. 16.

“We look forward to welcoming you back to Woodland Water Park’s Lazy River and Waterslide next season,” read an Aug. 3 announcement from the Parks Department.

The activity and lap pool will remain open.

The sun's ultraviolet rays are the likely

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