Staying Cool: extended pool hours with reduced fees, cooling centers and splash pads

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Mayor Henry announced extended pool hours and reduced fees on Thursday.

The following fees will be in place at Northside, McMillen and Memorial park pool until Saturday.

• Children 12 and under – Free
• Age 13 and over - $1

“With temperatures expected to reach the 100-degree mark for the next three days, residents should not take chances with the heat,” said Mayor Henry. “There is relief available at our pools and cooling centers around town.  An overnight shelter is also being provided by the American Red Cross at the First Assembly of God Church on Washington Center Road.  Working together, we are making significant progress in recovering from the storm; however, it is important for residents to know that they can take a break from the heat at our pools and cooling centers.”

Thursday Hours:

• Northside Pool 12:30 – 5 p.m.
• Memorial Pool 12:30 – 5 p.m.
• McMillen Pool 1:30 – 7 p.m.

Friday Hours:

• Northside Pool 12:30 – 5 p.m.; 7 – 9 p.m.
• Memorial Pool 12:30 – 5 p.m.
• McMillen Pool 1:30 – 7 p.m.

Saturday Hours:

• Northside Pool 12:30 – 5 p.m.
• Memorial Pool 12:30 – 5 p.m.
• McMillen Pool 1:30 – 7 p.m.

400 people will be allowed into Northside and McMillen pools at one time; Memorial Pool will hold 200.

Splash Pads

The free splash pads throughout the city have also extended hours to accommodate residents during the heat wave.  Splash pads at Buckner, Memorial, and Kreager parks are open from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.  The Waynedale, Shoaff and McCormick splash pads are closed due to the power outages and/or storm damage.

Cooling Centers

Monroeville Cooling Center Opens Saturday

July 6

• Jerry Fox Lifetime Sports Academy at the McMillen Park Golf Clubhouse, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• The Community Center, 233 West Main Street, Noon to 4:30 p.m.
• Jennings Center, 1330 McCulloch St., Noon to 7 p.m.
• Public Safety Academy, 7602 Patriot Crossing, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

July 7

• Jerry Fox Lifetime Sports Academy at the McMillen Park Golf Clubhouse, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Botanical Conservatory (Lobby), 1100 S. Calhoun St., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Jennings Center, 1330 McCulloch St., 3 to 7 p.m.