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CBS News
11 hours ago
- Climate
- CBS News
People beat the heat across Massachusetts as more pools are set to open this weekend
Temperatures hit 90 degrees for the first time in Boston this year on Thursday and many families headed out to splash pads to cool down, with more pools set to open this weekend ahead of a potential heat wave. A mad dash toward the splash pad, accompanied by delightful squeals and splashing, as Boston families try to beat the heat Thursday. Long line for wading pool "Luckily we live in walking distance of so many splash pads and playgrounds. That's really, really nice that Boston makes that so accessible," said one nanny. At Artesani Park in Brighton, parents, nannies and kids found themselves in good company: A long line of hot people stretched around the wading pool. "We've been waiting for probably about 35 minutes to get in the pool. It's been pretty hot. We have some pregnant ladies with us so we're a little worried about them," one mother said. 24 pools DCR pools open this weekend More options will open up this weekend, as 24 Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) pools open across the state Saturday, in addition to the more than 30 beaches with lifeguards. "It's going to be a hot week coming up and we're excited to be able to bring some cooling opportunities to the community. And of course to make that happen in a safe manner we've hired over 580 lifeguards to get through this summer season and we're still looking for about another 50 more," explained DCR's Director of Pool and Waterfront Safety Shawn DeRosa. The state offers cash incentives to lifeguards who work through the summer, and covers the cost of training. DCR is also offering free swimming lessons at 19 pools across the state this summer. Registration for the second and third sessions opens at 8 a.m. on June 30 and July 14, respectively.
CTV News
a day ago
- Climate
- CTV News
‘Heat event' on the way for the region
Kids beat the heat on a splashpad in south Windsor, Ont., on June 7, 2019. (Melanie Borrelli / CTV Windsor) Environment Canada is advising residents of a multi-day heat event. With the temperature and humidex stretching into the high 30s for the rest of the week and into the weekend, the weather authority is reminding people to 'drink plenty of water, stay in a cool place and watch for heat-related illness' Here's a look at the rest of the forecast Thursday: Cloudy with 40 per cent chance of showers or drizzle. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 23. Humidex 28. UV index 6 or high. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers or drizzle this evening. Clearing overnight. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 then light late this evening. Low 16. Friday: A mix of sun and cloud. 40 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming west 30 km/h in the morning. High 28. Humidex 36. UV index 9 or very high. Saturday: Sunny. Windy. High 32. Sunday: Sunny. High 34. Monday: Sunny. High 36. Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 per cent chance of showers. High 35.
BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Upset after Thornbury splash pad covered up
Residents are expressing disappointment at a decision by a council to cover over a popular water play facility.A splash pad had been in Mundy Playing Fields in Thornbury for 10 years and was popular with families, who could take their children to splash in shallow water during warm just as temperatures approach 30C, it has been covered over with wood chippings and park benches and turned into a picnic Town Council (TTC) said the splash pad had reached "the end of its operational life". "The splash pad has been well-used and much-loved over the years, but it has been deteriorating, despite ongoing maintenance efforts by the council," a TTC statement council added it understood the facility, near Bristol, was important and it considered creating a new one "a priority". Matt Garland, from near Stroud in Gloucestershire, said he had only visited the park for the splash pad."We thought, you know, nice day, we'll bring the kids down and have some fun, but unfortunately it's gone," he Garland said he was "disappointed" by the removal and the splash pad's replacement."It's literally just a few benches put up and some woodchippings, so it seems like a bit of a cop out," he visitor to the park said she felt the benches would be better placed elsewhere."To sit there [in the old splash pad] in a circle with everybody looking at each other, that seems really strange," she said."They'd have been better to put the picnic tables further up in the park, so that anybody that's coming in can sit there," she council said it intended to create a new and improved water facility, but when this would be done and how much it would cost is not currently clear.
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
UK's only riverside tidal lido is reopening with new £250k splash zone
The UK's only riverside tidal lido has officially reopened, and with a brand new splash zone worth £250,000. Located in Kent, Strand Lido and Leisure Park in Gillingham had been closed for months for the extensive refurbishment works. Originally opened in 1896, the attraction has been a firm favourite among local families and visitors. The waterpark's new splash pad has 30 sensor-activated water jets, which are situated in a beach-themed area. Aimed for children aged between three and 11, it's complete with new safety railings as well as bins. As well as its new edition, the leisure park's existing outdoor pool has also reopened, alongside the toddler pool and the central swimming zone which has 25 metre lengths. Its 300-metre lazy river is also back in action, just in time for the summer. Onsite facilities include a pool inflatable shop, a poolside cafe, changing areas and toilets, which management say are limited. There's also a miniature train ride, four tennis courts, an outdoor gym, a picnic area and two children's play areas available. Strand Lido and Leisure Park reopened on May 24 and will be open daily throughout the summer months. Admission to the park, which is cashless and accepts card payments only, costs £7.80, while children and seniors are £5.15. Last year, the Strand gained membership to Historic Pools of Britain after being recognised as 'historically significant'. Clare Short, from Historic Pools of Britain, said the Strand is a 'pool that epitomises the spirit of lidos as a place for fun and wellbeing, which it has been providing to its community and visitors for over 120 years, and that is historically significant as the only remaining riverside tidal saltwater pool in the country.' Speaking previously about the riverside tidal lido, local Councillor Nina Gurun, who handles the council's portfolio for for heritage, culture and leisure, said: 'We are proud to have invested in this exciting project to improve the already great offering and add a brand new fun feature for our children and families to enjoy both this summer and for years to come.'
The Sun
01-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Unique Victorian lido with outdoor lazy river to reopen with new £250k splash zone
THE only remaining riverside tidal lido in the UK is reopening soon with a new 'splash' feature following a £250,000 refurbishment. The Strand Lido and Leisure Park in Gillingham, in Kent, has reopened with a new splash pad. 5 5 5 The lido's new splash pad is designed for children between three and 11-years-old. The new water feature has 30 sensor-activated waterjets in a beach-themed play area, as well as new bins and railings. The existing paddling pool has reopened, too. Overall, the leisure complex includes an outdoor leisure pool, six 25-metre lanes for swimming, a 300-metre lazy river, a café and play areas. There is also a pool inflatable shop on site, a poolside cafe, changing areas and toilets. The Strand Park, more widely, is home to a miniature train ride, four newly refurbished tennis courts, an outdoor gym, riverside walks, a picnic area and access to the pebbled beach area. The Strand originally opened in 1896 and is now the only remaining riverside tidal saltwater pool in the country. Last year it was officially recognised as being 'historically significant' after gaining membership to Historic Pools of Britain. Speaking previously, Councillor Nina Gurung, Medway Council's portfolio holder for heritage, culture and leisure, said: "We are proud to have invested in this exciting project to improve the already great offering and add a brand-new fun feature for our children and families to enjoy both this summer and for years to come." To access the pools, sessions need to be booked online. Historic 'on-of-a-kind' lido has three heated swimming pools Adult admission costs £7.20, whilst it costs £4.75 for juniors and seniors. According to Clare Short, from Historic Pools of Britain, The Strand Lido is a "pool that epitomises the spirit of lidos as a place for fun and wellbeing, which it has been providing to its community and visitors for over 120 years, and that is historically significant as the only remaining riverside tidal saltwater pool in the country." In addition, the pool is Medway's only open air swimming pool or lido. After heading to the lido last year, one visitor said: "[Strand Lido] felt a bit like being on holiday and the kids loved it. "We played in the lovely park after and done the little train ride - kids enjoyed that. 5 "The fair was on too. [It] was as a nice little day out and local too." Another added: "Just loved this place so much to entertain our two-year-old. [A] sand pit, train, swings, slides, paddling pool, pebbles, water … everything a little person could want." A seafront English lido named one of the best in Europe has also reopened with £4.5million revamp to be unveiled in weeks. Plus, the European 'pleasure island' with lido, flumes and wave pool gets new TUI flights from the UK. 5
