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The popular “mega ramps” at Columbia County’s Wildwood Park will be closed Saturday and Sunday because of the Powerboat Regatta being held there, according to park coordinator Jeb Bell.
A nearby area, Pollard’s Cove, also will be closed on those dates, and there will be limited access to the mega ramp area and to Pollard’s Cove on Friday because race setup activities will be under way.
Also, Bell said, the park’s Wildwood Annual Pass cannot be used on those dates.
