Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg is inviting citizens to come in and cool off in civic facilities during regular operating hours today, and through the Labour Day long weekend as hot, humid weather continues.
City facilities that normally are open on weekdays and weekends will continue to act as 'cooling areas' where the public may come in for relief from the heat, read a book or magazine, and have access to drinking water.
"The City is extending an invitation for Winnipeggers to come in and cool off at open City facilities or enjoy one of our many water amenities," said Mayor Sam Katz.
For regular operating hours, please check Winnipeg.ca or contact 311.
Facilities open this weekend:
Leisure Centres
Most City leisure centres are open Saturday and Sunday. For locations and hours, please contact 311 or visit City of Winnipeg - Leisure Centres.
Libraries
The Millennium Library is open Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In addition, the following two libraries are open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays:
- St-Boniface, 100-131 boulevard Provencher
- Sir William Stephenson, 765 Keewatin Street
All library locations and hours can be obtained by contacting 311 or visiting https://wpl.winnipeg.ca/library/
Pools, Spray Pads
All of the City’s 10 outdoor pools and 12 spray pads will remain open throughout the long weekend. In addition, the City will also be extending spray pad operations through Sunday, September 15.
Outdoor Pools
| Fort Garry | 969 Dowker Avenue |
| Freighthouse | 200 Isabel Street |
| Happyland | 520 Marion Street |
| Kildonan Park | 2015 Main Street |
| Norwood | 87 Walmer Street |
| Provencher | 590 rue Langevin |
| St. Vital | 5 rue des Meurons |
| Transcona Kinsmen | 1101 Wabasha Street |
| Westdale | 550 Dale Boulevard |
| Windsor | 333 Speers Road |
As hours of operation vary at each pool, residents can contact the City for specific pool operating times by contacting 311 or visit City of Winnipeg - Outdoor Pools.
Spray pads operate from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 12 locations across the city:
| Central Park Spray Pad | 400 Cumberland Avenue |
| Fort Rouge Spray Pad | 295 River Avenue |
| Lindenwoods Spray Pad | 414 Lindenwoods Drive W. |
| Provencher Park Spray Pad | 620 rue Langevin |
| River East Spray Pad | 1400 Rothesay Street |
| River Heights Spray Pad | 1370 Grosvenor Avenue |
| St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool Spray Pad | 644 Parkdale Street |
| St. Norbert Spray Pad | 3450 Pembina Highway |
| Shaughnessy Spray Pad | 75 Tyndall Avenue |
| Transcona Centennial Spray Pad | 1101 Wabasha Street |
| Vimy Ridge Memorial Park Spray Pad | 821 Preston Avenue |
| Westdale Spray Pad | 550 Dale Boulevard |
Wading Pools
Amherst Park
Brock Cordova Park
Bronx Park Community Centre
Central Park
Dakota Park
JH Bruns Park
John Steele Park
Keenleyside Park
McKittrick Park
Norwood Community Centre
Norquay Community Centre
Pritchard Park
Transcona Centennial
Vimy Ridge Park
Westdale
Weston Park
For more information on wading pools, including operating hours, contact 311 or visit City of Winnipeg - Wading Pools.
Citizens are also reminded that there are many indoor pools located throughout the city.
For pool locations and hours, please contact 311 or visit City of Winnipeg - Indoor Pools
Transit
Winnipeg Transit continues to run its nearly 220 air-conditioned buses on the longest routes, to provide as much comfort as possible. For Transit routes and information, contact 311 or visit winnipegtransit.com
Access to Water
A temporary water trailer has been placed downtown on Henry Avenue near the Main Street Project and Salvation Army Booth Centre (180 Henry Avenue) to ensure vulnerable persons have a place to refill their personal bottles or containers with safe drinking water, especially during times when other facilities may be closed.
Safety
When using additional cooling appliances such as portable air conditioners, citizens are reminded not to overload electrical circuits as this can create a fire risk. Use dedicated circuits, and plug the unit directly into a receptacle, without the use of extension cords. For seasonal electrical safety tips, visit http://www.hydro.mb.ca/
Citizens are also reminded to never leave people or pets unattended in parked vehicles even for a few minutes, as temperatures can rise quickly and create a dangerous environment.
As heat continues, City offices and facilities will continue to operate as cooling areas, on regularly-scheduled weekday and weekend hours until further notice.