Here's where to beat the heat in Newmarket

Yorkreigon.com
July 5, 2019
Teresa Latchford

With the forecast warmer weather and extreme heat and humidity scheduled to last until Friday, residents looking to beat the heat can visit a Town of Newmarket facility during its regular hours of operation. 

Residents and visitors are welcome to visit the following to escape the heat:

Municipal offices, 395 Mulock Dr., weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Magna Centre, 800 Mulock Dr., weekdays 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., weekends 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ray Twinney Complex, 100 Eagle St. W., Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Ave., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.

Residents can also beat the heat by visiting one of Newmarket’s public swimming pools during a scheduled public swim, water feature, or spray pad:

Ray Twinney Complex, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 2:30 to 4 p.m., 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Metro Aquatic Centre at the Magna Centre, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 6 to 8 p.m.

Tim Hortons Water Feature at Riverwalk Commons, seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (no admittance fee)

Gorham Outdoor Pool, 424 D’Arcy St., weekdays 1 to 8 p.m., weekends 1 to 6 p.m.

Rogers Spray Pad, 170 London Rd., seven days a week 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Frank Stronach Spray Pad, 850 Memorial Circle, seven days a week 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

For more information, visit Newmarket.ca.