Splash Pad Repairs Complete, Cooling Stations Update In Hamden

From Town of Hamden

HAMDEN, CT — In response to Governor Lamont’s extreme hot weather protocol activation now through at least 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026, town officials would like to alert residents of the following information.

Splash Pad at Villano Park

The Splash Pad at Villano Park, located at 260 Mill Rock Road in Hamden, will be fully operational from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, Friday, July 3, Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, 2026. Mayor Adam Sendroff thanks the Public Works and Parks Department for making sure the Splash Pad got repaired in time for this heat wave. An additional announcement will be released early next week regarding Splash Pad days and times of operation for the 2026 summer season.

Cooling Center at Breakthrough Church

Breakthrough Church, located at 481 Shelton Avenue in Hamden, will open as a cooling center on Friday, July 3, 2026 and Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Please enter through the double glass doors at the main entrance on Shelton Avenue. For more information, please contact Breakthrough Church at 475-325-8202.

Senior Transportation Available

Hamden Senior Transportation will provide transportation to Hamden seniors needing to run essential errands or access cooling centers on Thursday, July 2, Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. based on availability.

To schedule a ride, call 203-288-2885 Thursday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You may also contact Hamden Senior Services at (203) 287-2547 for assistance.

In anticipation of, and during periods of extreme heat this upcoming holiday weekend, the cooling stations below provide temporary respite from the heat, particularly for the most vulnerable:

Residents are encouraged to follow these extreme weather guidelines:

• United Way of CT 2-1-1: Extreme Hot Weather Information and Cooling Centers: uwc.211ct.org/hotweather

• United Way of CT 2-1-1: Extreme Heat Precautions and Safety Tips uwc.211ct.org/extreme-heat-precautions-and-safety-tips-2

• CT DEMHS: Extreme Heat and Cooling Centers portal.ct.gov/demhs/emergency-management/resources-for-individuals/summer-weather-awareness/extreme-heat-and-cooling-centers

• CT DEMHS: Summer Weather Awareness in Connecticut portal.ct.gov/demhs/emergency-management/resources-for-individuals/summer-weather-awareness/summer-weather-awareness-tips

• CT DPH: Protecting Your Health During Extreme Heat portal.ct.gov/dph/communications/crisis-and-emergency-risk-communication/extreme-heat

• CT DPH: Illnesses Caused by Extreme Heat portal.ct.gov/dph/communications/crisis-and-emergency-risk-communication/illnesses-caused-by-heat

• CDC: About Heat and Your Health cdc.gov/heat-health/about/index.html

• American Red Cross: Extreme Heat Safety redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/extreme-heat-safety

• American Red Cross: Pet Heat Safety redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/pet-heat-safety

• National Weather Service: weather.gov

Always call 911 in an emergency.