The hot and humid weather forecast for this weekend has led the City of Belleville to extend its cooling centre.
The Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Belleville Public Library (11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday/Saturday, closed on Sunday) will both be open through to Monday to help residents beat the heat if needed.
Extra COVID-19 precautions are in place including mask mandates, visitor screening, physical distancing and staff on site.
The city says bathrooms will be available and cleaned regularly.
Staff are also encouraging the use of the city’s free splash pads, located at Riverside Park and Kinsmen Park, as well as the Kinsmen Community Outdoor Pool, which is open by registration only.
More information on registering to use the outdoor pool can be found by clicking here.
Quinte West opens cooling centre
QUINTE WEST, Aug. 20, 2021 – In response to the extreme heat, the cooling station at the Duncan McDonald Memorial Arena in Trenton is open. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., beginning today through Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021. All visitors are required to wear masks and maintain appropriate physical distances while using the cooling station.
Splash pads are also open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily in both Trenton and Frankford.
