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Due to a forecast of prolonged extreme heat and humidity across Connecticut, the Governor has activated the state's Extreme Hot Weather Protocol for the first time this year. The protocol will remain in effect through Sunday, June 14, at 6:00 p.m.
Residents are encouraged to take precautions during the heat wave, including staying hydrated, limiting outdoor activity during peak heat hours, and checking on older adults, young children, and other vulnerable individuals who may be at greater risk of heat-related illness. Click here to read the governor's release with prevention tips to stay safe and hydrated.
Cooling centers will be available for anyone in need of a place to get out of the heat. Click here to find the most reliable and updated list of active cooling centers or call 2-1-1.
As of right now, below is the list of available resource in Waterbury.
WATERBURY COOLING CENTER
Open Friday, June 12 – Sunday, June 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- North End Recreation Center – 262 North Main Street
SPLASH PADS
Open Daily, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Town Plot Park, Wilkenda Street
- River Baldwin Park, East Liberty Street
- Fairlawn Park, Homestead Avenue
- Washington Park, Sylvan Avenue
- Curtain Park, Spring Brook Road
- East Mountain Park, East Mountain Road
- Chase Park, Sunnyside Avenue
- Rivera Hughes Park, West Dover Street
- Waterville Park, Thomaston Avenue
- Berkley Park, Long Hill Road
- Hopeville Park, Hopeville Drive
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, North Main Street
- Fulton Park, Cooke Street
- Bucks Hill Park, Montoe Road
- North End Recreation Center, North Main Street
- Lower Murray Park, Anna Avenue
- Hamilton Park, Hamilton Park Road
HAMILTON PARK POOL
Open Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Hamilton Park Pool - 110 Hamilton Road
Registration and appointments required at www.waterburyparksrec.com
For more information or updates, please visit www.waterburyct.org or call 3-1-1.
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