Due to the expected high temperatures for the remainder of the week, DPR has extended the operating hours at select District pools for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
(Washington, DC) Today DPR announced, due to the expected high temperatures for the remainder of the week, DPR has extended the operating hours at select District pools for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. According to the National Weather Service, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will bring extremely high temperatures and high humidity. Residents are encouraged to stay inside if possible.
To help residents beat the heat, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will extend evening hours at select pools. All outdoor pools will continue to observe their regularly scheduled closure day as indicated below, but some will provide extended hours of operations in the evening.
The following pools will extend hours of operation until 8:30 pm:
Ward 1
Banneker Recreation Center Pool
2500 Georgia Avenue, NW
1 pm - 8:30 pm
** Closed on Thursdays
Ward 2
Jelleff Recreation Center Pool
3265 S Street, NW
1 pm - 8:30 pm
** Closed on Wednesdays
Ward 5
Harry Thomas Sr. Pool
1743 Lincoln Road, SE
1 pm - 8:30 pm
** Closed on Tuesdays
Ward 6
Rosedale Pool
1701 Gales Street, NE
1 pm - 8:30 pm
** Closed on Wednesdays
Ward 7
Benning Park Pool
5100 Southern Avenue, SE
1 pm - 8:30 pm
** Closed on Thursdays
Ward 8
Anacostia Pool
1800 Anacostia Drive, SE
1 pm - 8:30 pm
** Closed on Mondays
Fort Stanton Pool
1800 Erie Street, SE
1 pm - 8:30 pm
** Closed on Thursdays
Oxon Run Pool
501 Mississippi Avenue, SE
1 pm - 8:30 pm
** Closed on Mondays
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The following pools will extend hours of operation until 9:30 pm:
Ward 2
Volta Park Pool
1555 34th Street, NW
1 pm - 9:30 pm
** Closed on Mondays
Francis Pool
25th & N Street, NW
1 pm - 9:30 pm
** Closed on Tuesdays
Ward 4
Upshur Recreation Center Pool
4300 Arkansas Avenue, NW
1 pm - 9:30 pm
** Closed on Mondays
Ward 5
Theodore Hagans Jr. Pool
3201 Fort Lincoln Drive, NE
1 pm - 9:30 pm
** Closed on Mondays
Ward 7
Fort Dupont Pool
830 Ridge Road, SE
1 pm - 9:30 pm
** Closed on Tuesdays
Ward 8
Barry Farm Pool
1230 Sumner Road, SE
1 pm - 9:30 pm
** Closed on Tuesdays
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The following pools will close at their normal 8 pm closure time:
Ward 5
Langdon Park Pool
2860 Mills Avenue NW
1 pm - 8 pm
** Closed on Thursdays
Ward 6
Randall Pool
25 I Street SW
1 pm - 8 pm
** Closed on Mondays
Ward 7
Kelly Miller Pool
4900 Brooks Street NE
1 pm - 8:30 pm
** Closed on Mondays
Ward 8
Douglass Pool
1921 Fredrick Douglass Court SE
1 pm - 8 pm
** Closed on Wednesdays
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East Potomac Pool will close at 7 pm due to evening programs.
Pools that are not listed, will operate on their normal, individualized operating schedules.
DC Recreation Centers, DC Public Libraries and DC Senior Wellness Centers are all great places to beat the heat and are open to the public. Many of these locations provide not only a cool place to rest, but also provide water and indoor activities.
DC Water and DC Fire and EMS officials want to remind the public that unauthorized fire-hydrant use is unlawful, dangerous and damaging.
Beat-the-Heat Tips
It is recommended that those with lung disease, asthma, small children and the elderly stay inside if at all possible to avoid unhealthy outdoor air.
In the event of extreme heat, you should take the following precautions:
- Stay indoors as much as possible.
- Turn on the air conditioner or fan.
- DO NOT leave children or pets in vehicles.
- Pay special attention to young children, the elderly and the mentally ill.
- Drink plenty of water. Do not drink liquids that contain alcohol or large amounts of sugar.
- Wear light-colored, lightweight and loose-fitting clothes.
- Apply sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going outside (SPF 15-30 is best).
- Limit exposure to the sun (the sun is most powerful between 10 am and 3 pm).
- Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
- If you do not have access to a cool-temperature location, visit one of the District’s cooled indoor facilities.
- People with respiratory problems, or illnesses should please stay indoors.
- Regularly check on and pay special attention to:
- Infants and young children
- People aged 65 or older
- People who have a mental illness
- Those who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure
- Call 311 for detailed information about cooling center locations.
Residents should also be reminded that these hot and humid conditions can cause many medical problems, such as heat stroke and exhaustion. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) consider heat stroke to be the most serious heat-related illness. According to CDC, “heat stroke occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature: the body's temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. When heat stroke occurs, the body temperature can rise to 106 degrees Fahrenheit or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not given.”
Symptoms of heat stroke:
- Hot, dry skin (no sweating)
- Hallucinations
- Chills
- Throbbing headache
- High body temperature
- Confusion/dizziness
- Slurred speech
Groups at greatest risk for heat-related illness:
- Infants
- Children up to four years of age
- People 65 years of age and older
- People who are overweight
- People who are ill or on certain medications.
Groups at greatest risk should be monitored carefully, and their environments should be regulated. The CDC recommends that those at greatest risk be closely monitored and visited at least twice a day to view for possible signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young children should also be closely monitored.
For up-to-date information on the weather, visit weather.gov.
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