Due to the excessive heat warning issued for Lincoln, the City will offer extended hours and reduced fees at several public water recreation areas through Friday evening. The heat warning is in effect until 9 p.m. and heat index values up to 115 degrees are expected.
The City says the Trago Park Sprayground at 22nd and “U” Streets will remain open until 9 p.m. Belmont Pool at 1201 Manatt St. will offer free swimming from 6 to 8 p.m. and the Woods Memorial Pool at 32nd and “J” will offer half-price admission to the sprayground. Due to a swim meet, there is no Family Swim Night event at Woods Pool on Friday.
The Family Swim Night at Arnold Heights Pool at 4000 NW. 46th St. will continue as scheduled. Residents without air conditioning can cool off during regular hours at recreation centers, libraries, and senior centers as well as other public locations such as theaters and shopping malls.
Aging Partners has a limited number of fans for distribution on a first-come-first-served basis to adults age 60 and older. The fans are available by calling 402-441-8815, and no financial screening is required. The program accepts fan donations at the Aging Partners office, 600 S. 70th St.