Dahlia Pels (left), 7, Alexander Rodriguez, 7, and Demitri Pels, 10, wait for the water bucket to shower the trio Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Dixon Park District splash pad. Local splash pads around the area is one of the best ways to beat the heat in the Sauk Valley. (Alex T. Paschal - apaschal@shawmedia.com/credit)
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