With temperatures expected to soar above 30 C over the next couple of days, the City of Peterborough is reminding residents to take precautions against the heat.
Environment Canada is forecasting hot weather through early next week. In response, the City is highlighting several resources available to help residents stay cool and hydrated.
Residents in need of a place to cool down are encouraged to visit any of the following City facilities during regular business hours:
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Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W., 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr., 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Trinity Community Centre
The drop-in program at Trinity Community Centre, located at 360 Reid St., is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for access to resources, community connection and system navigation support. An overnight program also operates from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Water refill stations
Outdoor water bottle filling stations are available at:
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Quaker Foods City Square, 215 Charlotte St.
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Eastgate Park, 2150 Ashburnham Dr.
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Peterborough Marina, 92 George St. N.
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Beavermead Park, 2011 Ashburnham Dr.
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Rogers Cove, 131 Maria St.
Indoor water refill access is also available during operating hours at:
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Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St.
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Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr.
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Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd.
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Kinsmen Civic Centre, 1 Kinsmen Way
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Social Services office, 178 Charlotte St.
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Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W.
Beaches
Beavermead Beach, 2011 Ashburnham Dr., will be supervised by lifeguards starting Saturday, June 28, with daily coverage from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through August 31. The beach at Rogers Cove will remain unsupervised this summer but continues to be maintained by the City.
Water quality at both beaches is monitored by Peterborough Public Health. Updates and testing information are available at peterboroughpublichealth.ca or by calling 705-743-1000.
Splash pads
Splash pads are open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the Riverview Park and Zoo location open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Locations include:
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Rogers Cove, 131 Maria St.
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Nicholls Oval Park, 725 Armour Rd.
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King Edward Park, 455 George St. S.
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Turner Park, 673 Chamberlain St.
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Hamilton Park, 575 Bonaccord St.
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Barnardo Park, 955 Barnardo Ave.
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Kinsmen Park, 1 Kinsmen Way
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Riverview Park and Zoo, 1300 Water St. N.
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Quaker Foods City Square, 215 Charlotte St. (water feature only)
For information on staying safe in extreme heat and recognizing the signs of heat-related illness, visit peterboroughpublichealth.ca/extremeheat.
