Over the last few days we have seen the temperatures rise to new heights and it looks like the next little while will be no different. I’ve had to take a break from hitting the doors in Ward 6 because of the scorching heat and hopefully it will let up soon.
I had received a call from someone who was wondering what the Town is doing to help beat the heat and where they could take their family to help cool off during this heat wave.
The Town has recently posted some information on www.milton.ca which lists areas where families can go to take the heat off so to speak.
Milton has two designated cooling centres:
Milton Leisure Centre: 1100 Main Street East and Milton Sports Centre: 605 Santa Maria Blvd
There are two locations for pools as well. One at the Milton Leisure Centre and the other one is outdoors at Rotary Park at 1 Garden Lane (near downtown Milton)
Milton has 6 locations for splash pads which the past few days have become a very popular place for kids to play and stay cool from the heat. Times of operation are from 9AM to 9PM daily.
Beaty Neighbourhood Park – Beside Guardian Angels School (Yates / Bennett Ave)
Bristol District Park – Across from Metro Plaza (Thompson Rd / Louis St Laurent Ave)
Clark Neighbourhood Park (South) – Opens late summer 2010
Coates Neighbourhood Park (North)– (Near Philbrook / Yates Drive)
Dempsey Neighbourhood Park– Beside Chris Hadfield School
Lions Sports Park – 77 Thompson Road
There is also a splash pad at Rotary Park from 10AM to 8PM Daily.
If you would like to get more information on the Milton Leisure Centre swimming hours/costs/ programs, click here for the recreation guide.
As the summer goes along, we will be faced with many more days like we’ve had this week and its best to take all the precautions necessary in order to make sure we all have a safe holiday. Watch out for kids while your driving, stay cool as much as possible and take in some of the amenities that the Town of Milton has to offer.
Until then, I’ll see you at the doors.