Water Parks, Cooling Centers: Where To Cool Off In Providence

PROVIDENCE, RI — With temperatures soaring and heat indices above 100 degrees, Providence's water parks are open for extra hours this week to help residents keep cool. Through Wednesday, all water parks in the city will be open from noon to 7 p.m.

Here's a look at where you can cool off in the capital city at a water park or cooling center:

• 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

The city reminded residents to stay safe during extreme temperatures: avoiding strenuous activities and time outdoors as much as possible, especially during peak heat times.

Follow these tips to stay cool and safe.

• 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.