Rhode Island Cooling Centers / Locations
East Providence
- East Providence Senior Center
610 Waterman Avenue - Weaver Library
41 Grove Avenue - Riverside Library
475 Bullocks Point Avenue
East Providence announced these three cooling centers will be open through Friday, July 3, with varying hours based on staffing; residents needing transportation can call the non-emergency police line at 401-435-7600. [eastprovidenceri.gov], [eastprovidenceri.gov]
Providence
- Providence Cooling Centers
Cooling centers open starting Wednesday, July 1; the city says free bottled water will be available at cooling centers, and only certified service animals with documentation will be allowed inside. [ebs.publicnow.com], [turnto10.com] - Providence Community Library Branches
Providence residents may also seek shelter from the heat at Providence Community Library branches. [riema.ri.gov] - Crossroads Rhode Island Emergency Cooling Center
Providence, RI
Crossroads announced an emergency cooling center for people experiencing homelessness, opening when the National Weather Service “feels like” temperature reaches 89°F or higher; capacity is limited to 30 people, with priority for people with disabilities, women and adults age 62+. [turnto10.com]
Woonsocket
- Woonsocket Police Station Lobby Area
- Woonsocket Harris Public Library
- Woonsocket Senior Center
- CCA’s Serenity Center
- CCA’s Safe Haven
Woonsocket announced these free public cooling centers for the heat event and noted that the splash pad at World War II Park is open. [woonsocketri.gov]
Cranston
- Cranston Cooling Centers
Cranston is listed by RIEMA as having confirmed 2026 cooling center information; call the city or 2-1-1 to confirm current hours before visiting. [riema.ri.gov], [riema.ri.gov]
Smithfield
- Smithfield Cooling Center Assistance
RIEMA says people needing immediate assistance due to extreme heat after regular cooling center hours should contact Smithfield EMA at 401-233-1033; in an emergency, call 9-1-1. [riema.ri.gov]
Foster
- Foster Cooling Center Access
RIEMA advises contacting Foster dispatch at 401-397-3317 before arrival. [riema.ri.gov], [riema.ri.gov]
South Kingstown
- South Kingstown Cooling Centers
RIEMA advises calling 401-783-3321 in advance for cooling center hours of operation. [riema.ri.gov]
Community Pools
Providence Public Pools
Providence announced extended hours for select pools during the heat event: Wednesday, July 1 and Thursday, July 2 from Noon–7 PM; waterparks/splash pads are also extended those days. [turnto10.com], [ebs.publicnow.com]
- Davey Lopes Recreation Center Pool
227 Dudley Street, Providence
(Listed on the city pool page; note prior city listings have shown this pool as closed for renovations, so confirm before posting.) [epl.providenceri.gov] - McGrane Pool at West End Recreation Center
404 Dexter Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov] - Almagno Pool at Igliozzi Recreation Center
675 Plainfield Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov] - Madelin Selim-Rogers Recreation Center Pool
60 Camden Avenue, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov] - A. Vincent Igliozzi Recreation Center Pool
18 Gesler Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov]
Cranston
- Budlong Pool / Budlong Aquatic Center
Cranston officials said Budlong Pool is expected to open Wednesday, July 8, 2026, so it may not be available during the July 1–4 heat warning period. [turnto10.com], [turnto10.com]
Splash Pads / Waterparks
Providence Waterparks / Splash Pads
Providence waterparks and splash pads are normally listed as open Monday–Saturday, Noon–5 PM for the season, and the city announced extended heat-wave hours of Noon–7 PM on Wednesday, July 1 and Thursday, July 2; holiday hours for waterparks/splash pads are Noon–5 PM on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. [epl.providenceri.gov], [ebs.publicnow.com]
- Al Carrington Water Park at Richardson Park
64 Richardson Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov] - Billy Taylor Waterpark
124 Camp Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov] - Miguel Luna Waterpark
110 Sackett Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov] - Harriet & Sayles Waterpark
375 Sayles Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov] - General Street Waterpark
11 West Drive, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov] - George J. West Waterpark
1266 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov] - Father Lennon Park Splash Pad
62 Camden Avenue, Providence [yahoo.com] - Fargnoli Waterpark
945 Smith Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov] - A. Vincent Igliozzi Recreation Center Waterpark / Neutaconkanut Park Area
675 Plainfield Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov] - James Ahern Park
1 Wallace Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov] - Pastore Park
Corner of Knight Street and Tell Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov] - Joslin Recreation Center Waterpark
17 Hyatt Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov], [yahoo.com] - Chad Brown Waterpark
Chad Brown Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov] - Mary Ross Water Park at Bucklin Park
404 Dexter Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov] - Lippitt Park Mist Station
1015 Hope Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov]
Hours and availability may change due to staffing, holidays or weather conditions. Please call ahead, contact your local municipality, or call 2-1-1 for the latest cooling center information.
