Press Release

For Immediate Release

June 29, 2026

Contact:

Jennifer Rose

Press Secretary, Office of Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr.

Email: Jrose@waterburyct.org

City of Waterbury Opens Cooling Center and Issues Extreme Heat Safety Reminder

In response to the extreme heat expected across Connecticut this week, Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr. announced that the City of Waterbury will open a cooling center and reminds residents that city pools and splash pads will operate during their regular seasonal hours to help residents stay safe during the prolonged heat wave.

The City's cooling center will be open beginning Tuesday, June 30 through Sunday, July 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the North End Recreation Center, 262 North Main Street.

“With temperatures expected to reach dangerous levels over the coming days, I encourage all residents to take this heat seriously and make use of the resources the city has available,” said Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr. “If you do not have access to air conditioning, please take advantage of our cooling center, city pools, splash pads, libraries, or other air-conditioned public spaces. Stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, and check on elderly neighbors, family members, and anyone who may be especially vulnerable to extreme heat.”

Residents are reminded to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight clothing, avoid prolonged outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, and never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles. Older adults, young children, individuals with chronic medical conditions, and those working outdoors are especially at risk for heat-related illness.

COOLING CENTER
Tuesday, June 30 through Sunday, July 5
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• North End Recreation Center
262 North Main Street

SPLASH PADS
Open Daily, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Town Plot Park, Wilkenda Street
• River Baldwin Park, East Liberty Street
• Fairlawn Park, Homestead Avenue
• Washington Park, Sylvan Avenue
• Curtin 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

CITY OUTDOOR POOLS

All three City outdoor pools will be open during their regularly scheduled hours throughout the duration of the extreme heat.

• Hamilton Park Pool
110 Hamilton Park Road

• Washington Park Pool
283 Sylvan Avenue

• Fulton Park Pool
Cooke Street

Registration and appointments are required at www.waterburyparksrec.com.