Providence Water Parks & Cooling Centers OPEN

Providence Water Parks to Reopen June 28 through June 30 with High Temperatures Expected

Officials urge residents to exercise caution ahead of extreme heat conditions; provide safety tips and locations and schedules of cooling centers and water parks 

Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today announced that all Providence water parks will be opening today, June 28 through Wednesday, June 30 with extended hours from 12:00pm to 7:00pm to help residents keep cool with extreme heat temperatures forecasted. 

NOTE: Providence POOLS are NOT open just yet – set for early in July.

During extreme temperatures, heat related illnesses are possible with prolonged outdoor exposure and strenuous activity and the effects are cumulative over consecutive days. The elderly, youth and sick are especially vulnerable to high heat conditions. The City and Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) are asking residents to take precaution and are providing extreme heat tips and locations and schedules of Providence Cooling Centers and water parks. 

EXTREME HEAT TIPS:

• Stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun.
• Drink plenty of water, even if you do not feel thirsty; avoid drinks with caffeine.
• Limit your outdoor activities to the evening hours if possible.
• Wear loose fitting clothing that is light in color; wear brimmed hats and sunscreen SPF 15 or higher.
• Use a buddy system when working outdoors.
• Check on your neighbors, especially the elderly and people with special needs.
• Do not leave children or pets in cars.
• Do not open fire hydrants to cool down, it is against the law; report any open fire hydrant to the fire department.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related emergencies.

Other helpful tips can be found at http://www.providenceri.gov/pema/extreme-heat/. 

WATER PARKS

The following Providence water parks will be open today, Monday, June 28 through Wednesday, June 30 with extended hours from 12:00pm to 7:00pm.

• Al Carrington Water Park at Richardson Park, 64 Richardson Street, (Corner of Richardson Street & Prairie Ave)
• Billy Taylor Water Park, 124 Camp Street, (Off Cypress Street)
• Sackett Street Water Park, 110 Sackett Street, (Across from Sackett Street Recreation Center)
• Harriet & Sayles Water Park, 375 Sayles Street, (Corner of Harriet & Sayles Streets)
• General Street Water Park, 11 West Drive, (Off Admiral Street)
• George West Water Park, 1266 Chalkstone Ave, (Corner of Chalkstone & Mt Pleasant Ave)
• Fargnoli Water Park, 945 Smith Street, (Close to Academy Ave)
• Fox Point Water Park – at Cabral Park, 505 Wickenden Street, (Next to Vartan Gregorian School)
• Neutaconkanut Recreation Center Water Park, 675 Plainfield Street, (Near Killingly Street)
• Wallace Street Park, 1 Wallace Street 
• Pastore Park, Corner of Knight Street and Tell Street 
• Joslin Recreation Center, 17 Hyatt Street, Providence, RI 02909
• Chad Brown Water Park, Chad Brown Street, Providence, RI 
  

COOLING CENTERS:

Crossroads RI

160 Broad Street

Providence, RI 02903

401-521-2255

(Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day) 

LIBRARY BRANCHES:

Residents may also seek shelter at the following Providence Community Library Branches:

Fox Point Library

90 Ives Street

401-331-0390

Monday: 10:00am to 1:00pm, 2:00pm-5:30pm

Tuesday: 1:00pm to 5:30pm, 6:30pm-8:00pm

Wednesday: 10:00am-1:00pm, 2:00pm-5:30pm

Knight Memorial Library 

275, Elmwood Ave

401-467-2625

Monday 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Tuesday: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm

Wednesday: 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Mt. Pleasant Library

315 Academy Avenue

401-272-0106

Monday: 1:00pm to 8:00pm

Tuesday: 1:00pm to 8:00pm

Wednesday: 10:00am-5:30pm

Olneyville Library

1 Olneyville Square

401-421-4084

Monday: 10:00am to 1:00 pm, 2:00pm to 5:30pm

Tuesday: 10:00am to 1:00 pm, 2:00pm to 5:30pm 

Wednesday: 1:00pm-5:30pm, 6:30pm-8:00pm

Rochambeau Library

708 Hope Street

401-272-3780

Monday: 1:00pm to 8:00pm

Tuesday: 10:00am to 5:30pm 

Wednesday: 10:00am-5:30pm

Smith Hill Library

31 Candace Street

401-331-0390

Monday: 10:00am to 1:00pm, 2:00pm to 5:30pm

Tuesday: 10:00am to 1:00pm, 2:00pm to 5:30pm

Wednesday: 1:00pm-5:30pm, 6:30pm-8:00pm

South Providence Library

441 Prairie Avenue

401-467-2619

Monday: 10:00am to 1:00pm, 2:00pm to 5:30pm

Tuesday: 1:00pm to 5:30pm, 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Wednesday: 10:00am-1:00pm, 2:00pm-5:30pm

Wanskuck Library

233 Veazie Street

401-274-4145

Monday: 10:00am to 1:00pm, 2:00pm to 5:30pm

Tuesday: 10:00am to 1:00pm, 2:00pm to 5:30pm

Wednesday: 10:00am-1:00pm, 2:00pm-5:30pm

Washington Park Library

1316 Broad Street

401-781-3148

Monday: 10:00am to 1:00pm, 2:00pm to 5:30pm

Tuesday: 10:00am to 1:00pm, 2:00pm to 5:30pm

Wednesday: 10:00am-1:00pm, 2:00pm-5:30pm

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