Providence Water Parks To Open On June 5 And 6 With High Temperatures Expected

Providence RI

05 June, 2021

3:14 PM

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Press release from the City of Providence: June 4, 2021 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, RI– Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today announced that select Providence water parks will be opening tomorrow, Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm to help residents keep cool with extreme heat temperatures forecasted. 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 Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Al Carrington Water Park – at Richardson Park, 64 Richardson Street, corner of Richardson Street & Prairie Ave) Sackett Street Water Park, 110 Sackett Street, across from Sackett Street Recreation Center George West Water Park, 1266 Chalkstone Avenue, corner of Chalkstone and Mount Pleasant Avenue Fargnoli Water Park, 945 Smith Street, close to Academy Avenue Joslin Recreation Center, 17 Hyatt Street Wallace Street Park, 1 Wallace Street Chad Brown Water Park, Chad Brown Street COOLING CENTERS: Crossroads RI 160 Broad Street Providence, RI 02903 401-521-2255 (Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day) LIBRARY BRANCHES: Beginning Monday, residents may also seek shelter at the following Providence Community Library Branches. Please note that visits to the library are currently limited to one hour. 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 Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue 401-272-0106 Monday: 1:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday: 1:00pm to 8:00pm 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 Rochambeau Library 708 Hope Street 401-272-3780 Monday: 1:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday: 10:00am to 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 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 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 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 This press release was produced by the City of Providence. The views expressed here are the author's own.