PITTSBURGH, PA -- The following information was released by the office of the mayor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:
The City's Homewood Healthy-Active Living Center will be open until 7 p.m. today in order to provide seniors with cooling stations as "real feel" temperatures are predicted to soar above 90 degrees.
Refreshments will be provided during the extended hours. In addition to games hosted by activity directors, seniors can enjoy a game of pool, access the Internet, or utilize exercise equipment.
"It is our goal to provide a cool, fun and safe environment for our most at-risk citizens during dangerous heat waves," said Mayor Luke Ravenstahl.
When "real feel" temperatures reach 90 degrees or more as reported by the National Weather Service, the Homewood Healthy-Active Living Center will extend their weekday hours of operation from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for residents 60 years of age or older. "Real feel" temperature measures a combination of temperature and humidity.
The Mayor also reminds residents, especially the young and elderly, to stay hydrated and reduce or eliminate outdoor activities during heat waves.
"High temperatures pose a public safety hazard for many of our residents," Ravenstahl said. "Like Pittsburghers always do, I strongly encourage residents to check on their elderly neighbors and family."
Location: Homewood
7321 Frankstown Avenue
412-244-4190
FREE SPRAY PARKS - The City of Pittsburgh's spray parks in Beechview and Troy Hill offer three-dimensional worlds of water for children of all ages. The Beechview facility, located next to Vanucci Playground on Orangewood Street, opened for the season on May 29 and now operates daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Troy Hill facility, located next to Cowley Playground on Goettman Street, will open on today and will also operate daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The City's 19 pools will open June 16. For a listing of pools and information on purchasing pool passes, please visit www.citiparks.net, or call 412-323-7928
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