According to the people in the weather center, temperatures are expected to rise into the high 90s starting on Tuesday, June 18th and lasting throughout the week, with high humidity also predicted.
And with the first heatwave comes word that the pools and spray pads in the city will be open early. The mayor says they will all be open on Tuesday.
Mayor Sarno states, “Working together with PBRM Director Tom Ashe and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris and their teams, we are preparing for the heat wave expected to hit early next week. I have asked that our pools be opened early for residents to take advantage of during the hot and humid weather coming and our Health Department will ensure cooling centers are available throughout Springfield.”
“ I want to remind residents to stay hydrated, check on your elderly neighbors, be mindful of your pets, and please take advantage of our wonderful park facilities, senior centers, and libraires that offer the resources to stay cool during these hot and humid days of summer.”
The indoor swimming pools at German Gerena School and Kiley Middle School will open on as of today at 12:00 p.m., two weeks ahead of schedule, due to the anticipated heat wave. The outdoor pool at Forest Park, which normally opens on July 1st, will be open on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
Splash Pads are also opening early. No pass or ID is required to use the pad and are located at:
Van Horn Park
Emily Bill Park
Mary Troy Park
Walsh Park
Marshal Roy Park
Myrtle Street Park
Balliet Park
Nathan Bill Park
Forest Park
Emerson Wright Park
Ruth Elizabeth Park
Barrows Park
Adams Park
Rebecca Johnson Park
Magazine Park
Kennefick Park
Jamie Ulloa Park
Pynchon Plaza
Riverfront Park
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