Need to cool off in Sacramento? These pools and parks let you escape the heat wave

As a heat wave wallops Sacramento, the city is encouraging residents to cool off by visiting local spray parks or pools.

High temperatures in the capital region are expected to soar above 100 degrees for at least a week, with a high of 111 degrees forecast for Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

The city recommends that people fend off the summer heat by jumping in the water.

“With the warmer temperatures, we want people to be aware of and take advantage of the several community resources available, including pools, spray parks and community centers,” said Gabby Miller, the media and communications specialist from the city of Sacramento.

Where are public swimming pools in Sacramento?

The city manages 11 neighborhood swimming pools, four wading pools and the North Natomas Aquatics Complex.

Prices to visit vary, but admission to most public pools in the city costs $2 for youth and $4 for adults, Wading pools are free for children under the age of 7 to use.

Entrance hours differ depending on the pool and some may be closed Thursday for the Independence Day holiday.

Here’s where to find them:

• Bertha Henschel Play Pool, 160 45th St.

• Clunie Pool, 601 Alhambra Blvd.

• Colonial Wading Pool, 53rd Street and 19th Avenue

• Doyle Pool, 2827 Mendel Way

• George Sim Pool, 6207 Logan Way

• Glenn Hall Pool, 5201 Carlson Drive

• Johnston Pool, 231 Eleanor Ave.

• Land Park Wading Pool, 13th Street and 13th Avenue

• Mangan Pool, 2140 34th Ave.

• McClatchy Pool, 3500 Fifth Ave.

• North Natomas Aquatics Complex, 2601 New Market Drive

• Oki Pool, 2715 Wisseman Drive

• Pannell Meadowview Pool, 2450 Meadowview Road

• Robertson Wading Pool, 3525 Norwood Ave.

• Tahoe Pool, 3501 59th St.

What are spray park locations in the capital city?

Sacramento has 12 spray parks where families can play and run through water features for free.

The city-run spray parks are open every day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

They are:

• Gardenland Park, 201 Bowman Ave.

• Golden Poppy Park, 5765 Tres Pieza Drive

• Guerrero Park, 6000 61st St.

• Jefferson Park, 1900 Roma Court

• Magnolia Park, 251 Greg Thatch Circle

• McClatchy Park, 3500 Fifth Ave.

• N. Natomas Regional Park, 4989 Natomas Blvd.

• Shasta Community Park, 7407 Shasta Ave.

• Strawberry Manor Park, 200 Danville Way

• Valley Oak Park, 2780 Marbury Drive

• Wild Rose Park, 5200 Kankee Drive

• Witter Ranch, 3795 Saintsbury Drive

Air-conditioned public spaces in Sacramento

Residents looking for other ways to escape the heat can visit Sacramento’s community centers, libraries or cooling centers.

Each location has air conditioning for folks who need a break from the intense temperatures, the city said.

Some public buildings may be closed Thursday in observance of the Fourth of July.

This story was originally published July 3, 2024 at 5:00 AM.