Castle Fun Park, known for arcade games and mini golf courses, has been forced to temporarily close due to the ongoing flood in the Fraser Valley.
Photos shared with Daily Hive show the parking lot of the beloved Abbotsford attraction submerged in water, with heavy flooding in the surrounding areas near Whatcom Road and Highway 1.
It comes as B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Transit has closed Hwy 1 from Sumas Way to No. 3 road due to the flood, with additional evacuations being announced in the area.
“Due to our parking lot & surrounding roads being flooded, Castle Fun Park is closed today (12/12),” wrote the attraction on social media. “For everyone’s safety, please remember to stay well clear of waterways and avoid driving across water-covered roads or bridges.”
“If you have a birthday party or event booked in the coming days, please check your email for updates from our team. Stay safe, dry, and we hope to welcome you back soon!”
The latest Castle Fun Park closure comes just four years after massive flooding caused extensive damage to the building and its basement-level mini-golf courses.
Fans and supporters of Castle Fun Park sent their well wishes on social media, with several people stating that they are “praying it’s just the parking lot.”
“My heart breaks for you guys! I hope you don’t have any flooding inside like last time,” said one person.
“Something needs to be done about the infrastructure of the area – this cannot become a recurring problem for the residents and the visitors,” added another.
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says some light rain is expected today, going into the weekend. However, things are expected to get worse after Sunday.
A “significant push of moisture” is expected to hit Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley on Monday and into next week.
“Rainfall amounts are currently uncertain, but warnings will be issued as necessary in the upcoming days,” ECCC adds.
The City of Abbotsford issued a release yesterday warning that flood waters are expected to peak today.
“Floodwaters in Sumas Prairie and Huntingdon Village are expected to peak within the next 12 hours,” the city shared in a statement.