More high temperatures and humidity are on the way early next week. These indoor facilities are open to residents who are looking for a place to keep cool:
Center at the Heights (Senior Center)
- Mon & Wed 8:30 am-5 pm
- Tues & Thur 8:30 am-8 pm
- Fri 8:30 am-3 pm
Needham Public Library
- Mon-Thur 9 am-9 pm
- Fri 9 am-5 pm
- Sat 9 am-5 pm
- Sun 1-5 pm
Charles River YMCA
- Mon-Thur 5:30 am-9 pm
- Fri 5:30 am-8 pm
- Sat & Sun 7 am-5 pm
The Splash Pad at Rosemary Recreation Complex is open 10 am - 6 pm seven days a week. It is free to all residents and does not require a pool membership. The Rosemary pool is open Monday through Friday for Lap Swim/Water Walking: 7-10 am and Family Swim: 1:15-7:30 pm. It is open on Saturdays and Sundays for Lap Swim/Water Walking: 10 am-12 pm and Family Swim: 10 am-6 pm. Info. on pool membership and daily fees can be found on the Park and Recreation Department's webpage.
For more information on extreme heat, visit the Extreme Heat page on the Severe Weather Preparedness section of the Town's website.
Call the Public Health Division at 781-455-7940 during business hours if you have concerns about yourself or someone you know during the extreme heat, including a need for transportation to a place to stay cool. After hours, call the Needham Police Department's non-emergency line at 781-455-7570 or call 9-1-1 in the case of a heat emergency.
