Newark Will Open Fire Hydrants For Kids To Play In This Summer

NEWARK, NJ — It’s an iconic image of summer in the city: kids playing in the cool spray of an open fire hydrant. That’s what will take place this weekend in Newark when firefighters turn on the water – and turn up the fun.

As part of the Newark Department of Public Safety’s summer youth initiative, firefighters will open hydrants for the community from 1 to 4 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday at different locations in the city through Sept. 15.

The public is welcome to cool off and take a dip, officials said.

Hydrants will be open at McWhorter Street between Vesey and Johnson Street on Saturday, June 15. The location will switch to Cortland Street between Ferry Street and Horatio Street for Sunday, June 16.

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