City announces community resources for upcoming heat wave

With a heat wave reaching nearly triple digits expected to hit Seattle this weekend, the city released new guidelines on how to stay cool. With many indoor spaces still closed or at limited capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still many options for individuals needing a break from the heat. 

The guidelines also include reminders:

·      Drink plenty of water. Have a beverage with you at all times, and sip or drink frequently. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.

·      Never leave infants or children in vehicles unattended – even with the windows rolled down. Temperatures rise quickly in vehicles, even when the outside temperature is 60 degrees a vehicles interior can easily heat up to 110 degrees.

·      Avoid strenuous outdoor activity

Cooling Spaces

Seattle Public Libraries are currently open during peak hours (10 am to 6 pm) at most branches Tuesday through Saturday. The city says they will provide air-conditioned space at 50% capacity. Masks are required for all patrons at all times. A full list of library locations and hours can be found at SPL.org

Seattle parks released a list of wading pools, spray parks and beaches which will be open to the public this week. That list can be found below.

Wading pools (starting Saturday, June 26, noon-7pm unless otherwise listed)

·      Volunteer, 1400 E Galer St, Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues

·      East Queen Anne, 160 Howe St., Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun

·      Powell Barnett, 352 Martin Luther King Way, Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun

·      Dahl, 7700 25th Ave. NE, Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues

·      Soundview, 1590 NW 90th St., Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues

·      Bitter Lake13035 Linden Ave. N, Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun

·      Green Lake(opens 7/2), N 73rd and E Green Lake Dr. N, Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun

·      Van Asselt, 2820 S Myrtle St., Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun

·      Delridge, 4501 Delridge Way SW, (12pm to 5:30pm), Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues

·      South Park, 8319 8th Ave. S, Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues

·      Lincoln, 8600 Fauntleroy Ave. SW, Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun

Spray Parks (starting Saturday, June 26, 11am-8pm everyday)

·      Beacon Mountain at Jefferson Park, 3901 Beacon Ave. S

·      John C. Little, 6961 37th Ave. S

·      Lower Judkins, 2150 S Norman St.

·      Georgetown Playfield, 750 S Homer St.

·      Highland Park, 1100 SW Cloverdale

·      Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N

·      Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E

·      Northacres Park, 12800 1st Ave. NE

·      Yesler Terrace Park, 917 Yesler Way

Lifeguarded Beaches (starting Saturday, June 26, noon to 7 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays):

·      Matthews, 9300 51st Ave. NE through September 5

·      Madison, 1900 43rd Ave. E through September 5

·      Mt. Baker, 2301 Lake Washington Blvd. S through September 5

·      Seward, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S through September 5

·      West Green Lake, 7312 W Green Lake Dr. through September 5

·      Magnuson, park entrance at NE 65th and Sand Point Way NE through August 28

·      Madrona, 853 Lake Washington Blvd. through August 28

·      Pritchard Beach, 8400 55th S through August 28

Outdoor Pools

·      “Pop” Mounger Pool, 2535 32nd W, daily, 9 a.m. to 5: 30 p.m.

·      Colman Pool, 8603 Fauntleroy Way SW, daily, noon to 7 p.m.

The city also said its Human Services Department will continue to monitor forecasts and open more resources should they become necessary, and the HOPE team will be conducting welfare checks and delivering water to the unsheltered community.