City of Buffalo encourages residents to stay cool at cooling centers; splash pad hours extended

Submitted by the City of Buffalo 

The City of Buffalo is encouraging residents to take precautions, as high temperatures and dangerous heat continue across Western New York, by utilizing the municipality’s cooling centers and staying hydrated.

"With extreme heat expected this week, we're asking residents to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families," Mayor Sean Ryan said. "If you don't have access to air conditioning, please visit one of our cooling centers, drink plenty of water, avoid prolonged time outdoors during the hottest parts of the day, and check in on older neighbors and loved ones."

The city's cooling centers are available to residents who need relief from the heat. Residents are encouraged to call ahead to certain locations before visiting, as some locations may have expanded hours or additional services available.

City of Buffalo cooling center locations

•Autumnwood Senior Center, 1800 Clinton St., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, 716-826-7895 

•Belle Community Center (call ahead), 104 Maryland St., 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 716-845-0485 

•Delavan-Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Ave., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays,716-896-7021 

•Dorothy Collier Community Center, 118 E. Utica St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays, 716-882-0602 

•Edward Saunders Community Center, 2777 Bailey Ave., 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, 716-332-4381 

•Gloria J. Parks Community Center (ADA-accessible), 3242 Main St., 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, 716-832-1010 

•Hennepin Community Center (call ahead), 24 Ludington St., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 716-896-2083 

To help residents beat the heat, the city has also extended splash pad hours to 8 p.m. for the remainder of the week. The city operates 10 splash pads, which are now open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (weather-permitting): 

• Allison Splash Pad – 38 Rees St.
• Centennial Splash Pad – 5 Porter Ave.
• Cazenovia Splash Pad – 155 Cazenovia St.
• Houghton Splash Pad – 1675 Clinton St.
• Kensington Splash Pad – 665 Kensington Ave.
• Lanigan Splash Pad – 380 South Park Ave.
• Lincoln Splash Pad – 49 Quincy Ave.
• Masten Splash Pad – 369 Best St.
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Splash Pad – 778 Best St.
• Schiller Park Splash Pad – 2056 Genesee St. 

Residents are encouraged to: 

•Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

•Limit strenuous outdoor activity during peak afternoon heat.

•Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.

•Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.

•Check on elderly neighbors, relatives, and anyone who may be especially vulnerable to extreme heat.

For the latest City of Buffalo updates, residents are encouraged to follow the city's official social media channels and extreme heat resources page.