Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Ambrosia Johnson gets wet at the Thatcher Splash Pad.
By Jon Johnson

THATCHER – The annual rite of summer in Thatcher is up and running as the Thatcher Splash Pad at Thatcher Splash Park officially reopened Monday.
The park is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., with the splash pad’s water feature closing at 8 p.m. The general park closes at 10 p.m.
The park also features a baseball/softball field, basketball court, grill, picnic areas, restrooms, volleyball, playground, and drinking water.
So, gather up those youngsters on the coming hot days and be prepared to cool down by getting wet at the Thatcher Splash Pad.