RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The National Weather Service is forecasting a “extreme heat risk” this weekend and local authorities remind everyone of the means available to escape the heat.
Stay cool in Richmond:
All City of Richmond offices and community centers, such as the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, will be closed on July 4. However, if you want to cool off with family and friends, all public pools will be open daily from noon to 7 p.m., including July 4.
The city also offers walk-in cooling stations at all public library locations, the Department of Social Services’ Southside Plaza and Marshall Plaza buildings, and City Hall. is closed on Thursday, July 4th and will reopen on Friday, July 5, during regular business hours.
When temperatures reach 92 degrees or higher later this month, the Inclement Weather Shelter at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue will open with 100 beds. It will remain open overnight as long as temperatures reach 92 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
Stay cool in Henrico County:
According to Henrico County, several recreational and park facilities “Splash guard” Open daily from 9am to 7pm for cooling off in the water, including:
- Dorey Park
- Dunncroft/Castle Point Park
- Eastern Henrico Recreation Center
- Short pump park
- Twin Hickory Park
Although all of Henrico’s public libraries are closed today, they will reopen on Friday, July 5, along with other air-conditioned facilities, including recreation centers such as the Belmont Recreation Center, Deep Run Recreation Center and Dorey Recreation Center.
