Here are places to cool off in Sacramento

With temperatures climbing in the coming days, the City of Sacramento is reminding residents of places to cool off — from spray parks and pools to community centers and libraries.

Pool and spray parks

  • Pools: North Natomas Aquatics Complex, Tahoe Pool, Clunie Pool, Pannell Meadowview Pool, and Southside Pool, are open for recreation swim and other aquatics programming.
  • Spray parks/splash pads: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Labor Day. A list of locations is available here.

Pool locations, swim hours and admission prices can be found here.

Community Centers

Community centers are open weekdays for air-conditioned relief, with some also open on Saturdays.

  • Belle Cooledge Community Center (Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Clunie Community Center (Tuesday– Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
  • Coloma Community Center (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon)
  • George Sim Community Center (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon)
  • Hart Senior Center (Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Joe Mims Jr. Hagginwood Community Center (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon)
  • Oak Park Community Center (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon)
  • Sam and Bonnie Pannell Community Center (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon)
  • South Natomas Community Center (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon)

Libraries

Most Sacramento libraries are open during normal business hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Check the library website for details.

Cooling Centers

The City is activating cooling centers to offer relief from the heat.

Tips to stay safe

  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Take cool showers.
  • Always wear a life jacket in waterways.
  • Limit your pets’ exposure outside and on hot sidewalks.
  • Never leave infants or pets inside cars.
  • Wear lightweight, light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing.

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