City Of Providence: Providence Water Parks To Reopen June 28 Through June 30 With High Temperatures Expected

Providence RI

29 June, 2021

7:06 AM

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Press release from the City of Providence: 2021-06-28 Officials urge residents to exercise caution ahead of extreme heat conditions; provide safety tips and locations and schedules of cooling centers and water parks Monday, June 28, 2021 Providence, RI– Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza 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. 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 This press release was produced by the City of Providence. The views expressed here are the author's own.