Providence Water Parks, Pools, and Cooling Centers

Updated: June 20, 2023

Emergency cooling center locations:

Federal Hill House

  • 9 Courtland St.
  • Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

 

Emmanuel House:

  • 239 Public St
  • 401-421-7888
  • Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm

 

Providence Rescue Mission

  • 627 Cranston Street
  • Open 24/7 during high heat conditions

 

LIBRARY BRANCHES:

Residents may also seek shelter from the heat at the following Providence Community Library Branches.

Mt. Pleasant Library

  • 315 Academy Avenue
  • 401-272-0106
  • Monday: 9:30am – 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30am – 8:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:30am – 8:00 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30am – 8:00 pm
  • Friday: 1:00 pm-5:30 pm
  • Saturday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
Olneyville Library
  • 1 Olneyville Square
  • 401-421-4084
  • Monday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Friday: 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
Providence Public Library
  • 150 Empire Street
  • 401-455-8000
  • Monday: 08:30 am-7:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 08:30 am-7:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 08:30 am-7:00 pm
  • Thursday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
  • Friday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
  • Saturday: 08:30am-4:00pm
  • Sunday: Closed
Rochambeau Library
  • 708 Hope Street
  • 401-272-3780
  • Monday: 9:30am – 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30am – 8:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:30am – 8:00 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30am – 8:00 pm
  • Friday: 1:00 pm-5:30 pm
  • Saturday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
Smith Hill Library
  • 31 Candace Street
  • 401-272-4140
  • Monday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Friday: 1:00 pm-5:30 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
South Providence Library
  • 441 Prairie Avenue
  • 401-467-2619
  • Monday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Friday: 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
Wanskuck Library
  • 233 Veazie Street
  • 401-274-4145
  • Monday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Thursday: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Friday: 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
Washington Park Library
  • 1316 Broad Street
  • 401-781-3136
  • Monday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
  • Thursday: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Friday: 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm

2023 Waterparks and Pool Schedule

  • Waterparks open for the season: June 26, 2023
  • All pools open for the season: July 3, 2023
  • Waterparks and pools will be closed for Independence Day on  July 4, 2023 and Victory Day on August 14, 2023
  • All pools close for the season: August 18, 2023
  • Waterparks close for the season: September 1, 2023
  • During July and August, Providence waterparks and pools will be open Monday through Saturday from 12:00PM to 5:00PM.

There are 13 waterparks and 5 outdoor pools located at recreation centers and neighborhood parks throughout the city. Waterparks and pools are free and open to the public.

For a full list of water park facilities and locations, visit the Recreation Department’s website.

Cooling centers will not provide food or beverage services and only service animals with certification are allowed.

Pool locations and hours of operation:

Pools will open for the season on July 3, 2023 and will be open Monday through Saturday from 12:00PM to 5:00PM.

  • Davey Lopes Recreation Center, 227 Dudley St.
  • McGrane Pool at West End Recreation Center, 404 Dexter St.
  • Al Magno Pool at Neutaconkanut Recreation Center, 675 Plainfield St.
  • Selim Madelin Rogers Recreation Center Pool, 60 Camden Ave.
  • Zuccolo Recreation Center Pool, 18 Gesler St.

Waterpark locations and hours of operation:

All water parks will open June 26, 2023 and will be open Monday through Saturday from 12:00PM to 5:00PM.

Park Location
Al Carrington Water Park 64 Richardson St.
Billy Taylor Water Park 124 Camp St.
Sackett Street Water Park 100 Sackett St.
Harriet & Sayles Water Park 375 Sayles St.
General Street Water Park 11 West Dr.
George West Water Park 1266 Chalkstone Ave.
Fargnoli Water Park 945 Smith St.
Fox Point Water Park 505 Wickenden St.
A. Vincent Igliozzi Rec Center 675 Plainfield St.
Wallace Street Park 1 Wallace St.
Pastore Park Corner of Knight St. & Tell St.
Joslin Recreation Center 17 Hyatt St.
Chad Brown Water Park Chad Brown St.

 

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