Seasonal & Holidays
Huntington Extends Lifeguard Hours At Beaches, Opens Cooling Centers
The changes will be in effect for the rest of the heatwave.
HUNTINGTON, NY — The Town of Huntington has extended its lifeguard hours at beaches and designated cooling centers across the town to help residents beat the heat, Supervisor Ed Smyth announced.
The changes will be in effect for the duration of the heat wave on Wednesday and Thursday, according to Smyth.
“Feel free to cool off at any one of our Town of Huntington cooling centers this Wednesday and Thursday,” Smyth said. “Remember to stay hydrated during this extreme heat, check on homebound neighbors, never leave pets outside in this heat and keep them off the hot pavement.”
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Town of Huntington beaches will have extended lifeguard protection until 7 p.m. for the rest of the heatwave. More information on Town beaches can be found on the Town of Huntington website.
The following facilities will serve as cooling centers to Town of Huntington residents for the duration of the heat wave:
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Dix Hills Park
Dix Hills Pool & Lobby of Clark Gillies Arena (formerly Dix Hills Ice Rink).
Free access to the pool for the duration of the heatwave.
575 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills.
Wednesday and Thursday: 12:30 p.m. (after Camps end) to 8 p.m.
Department of Parks & Recreation 631-351-3089.
Clark Gillies Arena 631-462-5883.
Elwood Park
Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo Memorial Spray Park.
Recreation ID Card requirement waived for the duration of the heatwave.
Cuba Hill Road (between Harmon Drive and Elwood Road), Elwood.
Wednesday and Thursday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (for General Public).
10 to 11 a.m. (Thursday special hour for Children with Special Needs only).
Department of Parks & Recreation 631-351-3089.
Huntington
John J. Flanagan Center/Senior Center.
423 Park Ave., Huntington.
Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Senior Center 631-351-3253.
Manor Field Park
Manor Field Spray Park
Recreation ID Card requirement waived for the duration of the heatwave.
East 5th Street (between Park Avenue and Lenox Road), Huntington Station.
Wednesday and Thursday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (for General Public).
10 to 11 a.m. (Thursday special hour for Children with Special Needs only).
Department of Parks & Recreation 631-351-3089.
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