When temperatures rise, water playgrounds and splash pads provide families an enjoyable way to keep cool and have fun at the same time. Fountains, water geysers, misters, sprays, and more allow for an interactive recreational drenching experience! Many parks around Houston provide these water oases for free!
For more information call the Houston Parks and Recreation Department at (832) 395-7000.
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Local Parks with Water Features:
Aron Ledet Park - 6500 Antoine
Blueridge Park - 5600 Court Road
Burnett Bayland Park - 6200 Chimney Rock
Cullen Park - 19008 Saums Road
Dodson Lake Park - 9010 Dodson
Edgewood Park - 5803 Bellfort
Ervan Chew Park - 4502 Dunlavy
Guadalupe Plaza Park - 2301 Runnels
Gutierrez Park - 7900 Flaxman
Hackberry Park - 7777 Dairy Ashford
Herman Brown Park - 400 Mercury Drive
Hermann Park - 6100 Fannin
Hidalgo Park - 7000 Avenue Q
Jaycee Park - 1300 Seamist
Lansdale Park - 8201 Roos, 77036
Marian Park - 11000 S. Gessner
Melrose Park - 12200 Melrose Park Road
Montie Beach Park - 915 Northwood
Nieto Park - 500 Port
Park at Palm Center - 5400 Griggs Road
Settegast Park - 3000 Garrow
Shady Lane Park - 10100 Shady Lane
Stuebner - Airline Park - 9201 Veterans Memorial
Tony Marron Park - 808 N. York
Wiley Park - 1414 Gillette
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Houston Knows Heat!
When temperatures rise, it is important to measures to keep cool. Houston summers can be brutally hot and humid with the heat index raising to dangerous levels. It is essential to know the resources that are available when the heat becomes uncomfortable. Heat-related illnesses can be life threatening. If Heat Advisories are issued, the City of Houston kicks into gear, activating Houston's Heat Emergency Plan. Cooling centers open and transportation can be made available. Call 311 for more information.
Cooling Centers
Get out of the heat and seek shelter where air-conditioning is available.
Houston Public Library Locations
Houston Parks and Recreation Community Centers
Harris County Public Library Locations
Temporary Cooling Facilities (Call 311 for Locations and Availability)
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Drink plenty of water and avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages.
Freeze water bottles overnight for a chilled beverage the next day.
Take a cool shower.
Apply cold compresses.
Use fans to keep the air moving.
Block direct sunlight - use an umbrella if out walking or sitting. Seek shade!
Go to locations where it is cool - malls, movie theaters, libraries, museums, book stores, and other fun locales.
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Heat Related Illnesses
Seek care if needed or call 911 for emergencies!