City Of Providence: Providence Water Park Hours Extended August 25-27 With High Temperatures Expected

Providence RI

25 August, 2021

7:06 AM

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Press release from the City of Providence: 2021-08-24 Officials urge residents to exercise caution ahead of extreme heat conditions; provide safety tips and locations and schedules of cooling centers and water parks Tuesday, August 24, 2021 Providence, RI – Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today announced that all Providence water parks will have extended hours Wednesday, August 25 through Friday, August 27 to help residents keep cool with extreme high temperatures forecasted. On Wednesday through Friday, all Providence water parks will remain open until 7pm. 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, as well as 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 with extended hours from 12:00pm to 7:00pm, Wednesday, August 25 through Friday, August 27. 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 Chad Brown Water Park, Chad Brown Street COOLING CENTERS: All cooling centers listed below are observing COVID-19 precautions. Crossroads RI 160 Broad Street Providence, RI 02903 401-521-2255 (Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day) Residents may also seek shelter from the heat at the following Providence Community Library Branches: Fox Point Library 90 Ives Street 401-331-0390 Wednesday: 10:00 am-1:00 pm, 2:00 pm-5:30 pm Thursday: 10:00 am-1:00 pm, 2:00 pm-5:30 pm Friday: 1:00 pm-5:30 pm Knight Memorial Library 275 Elmwood Ave 401-467-2625 Wednesday: 1:00 pm-8:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am-5:30 pm Friday: 1:00 pm-5:30 pm Mt. Pleasant Library 315 Academy Avenue 401-272-0106 Wednesday: 10:00 am-5:30 pm Thursday: 10:00 am-5:30 pm Friday: 1:00 pm-5:30 pm Olneyville Library 1 Olneyville Square 401-421-4084 Wednesday: 1:00 pm-5:30 pm, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am-1:00 pm, 2:30 pm-5:30 pm Friday: 1:00 pm-5:30 pm Rochambeau Library 708 Hope Street 401-272-3780 Wednesday: 10:00 am-5:30 pm Thursday: 1:00 pm-8:00 pm Friday: 1:00 pm-5:30 pm Smith Hill Library 31 Candace Street 401-331-0390 Wednesday: 1:00 pm-5:30 pm, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am-1:00 pm, 2:00 pm-5:30 pm Friday: 1:00 pm-5:30 pm South Providence Library 441 Prairie Avenue 401-467-2619 Wednesday: 10:00 am-1:00 pm, 2:00 pm-5:30 pm Thursday: 10:00 am-1:00 pm, 2:00 pm-5:30 pm Friday: 1:00 pm-5:30 pm Wanskuck Library 233 Veazie Street 401-274-4145 Wednesday: 10:00 am-1:00 pm, 2:00 pm-5:30 pm Thursday: 1:00 pm-5:30 pm, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Friday: 1:00 pm-5:30 pm Washington Park Library 1316 Broad Street 401-781-3148 Wednesday: 10:00 am-1:00 pm, 2:00 pm-5:30 pm Thursday: 1:00 pm-5:30 pm, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Friday: 1:00 pm-5:30 pm ### This press release was produced by the City of Providence. The views expressed here are the author's own.