Providence to open cooling centers, splash pads for extreme heat conditions

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence is providing extra resources to the public ahead of this week’s incoming heat wave.

Mayor Brett Smiley and other city officials announced Monday that splash pads and water parks will open two weeks early and cooling centers will be activated due to extreme heat conditions.

The city announced that splash pads and water parks will be open from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Temperatures are expected to creep into the 90s throughout Southern New England by Wednesday, with the heat index forecasted to touch 100 degrees in some areas.

Officials released a full list of water park and splash pad locations that will be open in Providence:

• Al Carrington Water Park — 64 Richardson St.
• Billy Taylor Water Park — 124 Camp St.
• Sackett Street Water Park — 100 Sackett St.
• Harriet & Sayles Water Park — 375 Sayles St.
• General Street Water Park — 11 West Dr.
• George West Water Park — 1266 Chalkstone Ave.
• Fargnoli Water Park — 945 Smith St.
• Fox Point Water Park — 505 Wickenden St.
• A. Vincent Igliozzi Rec Center — 675 Plainfield St.
• Wallace Street Park — 1 Wallace St.
• Pastore Park — Corner of Knight St. & Tell St.
• Joslin Recreation Center — 17 Hyatt St.

The following emergency cooling centers will be open in the Providence area:

• Emmanuel House: 239 Public St, 401-421-7888

Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Federal Hill House: 9 Courtland Street

Tuesday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Providence Rescue Mission: 627 Cranston Street

Open 24/7 during high heat conditions

• Crossroads: 160 Broad Street

Open 24/7 during high heat conditions

The following libraries will also be serving as cooling centers during the hot stretch:

• Mt. Pleasant Library: 315 Academy Avenue, 401-272-0106

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• Olneyville Library: 1 Olneyville Square, 401-421-4084

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• Providence Public Library: 150 Empire Street, 401-455-8000

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Rochambeau Library: 708 Hope Street, 401-272-3780

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• Smith Hill Library: 31 Candace Street, 401-272-4140

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• South Providence Library: 441 Prairie Avenue, 401-467-2619

Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• Wanskuck Library: 233 Veazie Street, 401-274-4145

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• Washington Park Library: 1316 Broad Street, 401-781-3136

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Some city libraries will be closed on Wednesday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Officials reminded the public that only certified service animals with documentation of status paperwork will be allowed inside cooling centers.

Free bottled water will be available at all cooling centers, according to the city.

Pawtucket officials also shared a list of cooling centers on Monday.