Community Corner

It's Hot: Where To Cool Off In Waltham

The spray parks are open special today and tomorrow on account of the heat.

WALTHAM, MA- No news flash needed to know that it's another hot one today. That's why the city is opening the Spray Parks today and tomorrow - almost two weeks early.

The goal? Keep cool and carry on.

Some places to go today in Waltham to cool off for free:

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The Public Library

735 Main St

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The Senior Center

488 Main St

The Spray Parks:

Spray Parks located at Monsignor McCabe Playground and Drake Playground will be open from 3:00pm – 7:00pm. The Spray Park schedule will be determined day by day, weather permitting until the official season opening. Keep checking back for updates. You can see a full listing of the Waltham spray parks here: bit.ly/WalthSprayParks

You'll have to hold on til the end of the month before the outdoor swimming pools open, but if you need a swim fix, there's always the YMCA ... indoors.

Connors Memorial Swimming pool is scheduled to open for the season on June 24th: bit.ly/ConnorsPool


Got another idea on where to go in Waltham to cool off ? Email Jenna.Fisher@patch.com and we'll add it to the list.

Photo courtesy of the City of Waltham


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