Heat warning issued for Newmarket. Stay cool at a Town facility.
Created: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for York Region. Residents and members of the public looking to escape the warm temperatures this season can visit one of Newmarket's facilities and amenities below during regular hours of operation.
Please see below for details:
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Magna Centre (800 Mulock Drive) | Monday to Sunday: 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Building Hours) |
Ray Twinney Recreation Complex (100 Eagle Street West) | Monday to Sunday: 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Building Hours) |
Newmarket Public Library (474 Park Avenue) | Monday: Closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m. |
Those looking to cool down can also visit a Newmarket spray pad or one of Newmarket's Swimming Pools during the public swim times. Please note that regular swim fees apply for all pools listed.
| Hours of Operation / Swim Times |
Magna Centre Pool (800 Mulock Drive) | Please see the drop-in schedule for the most up to date schedule. Swimming fees apply. |
Ray Twinney Recreation Complex Pool (100 Eagle Street West) | Please see the drop-in schedule for the most up to date schedule. Swimming fees apply. |
Gorman Outdoor Pool (424 D'Arcy Street) | Please see the drop-in schedule for the most up to date schedule. Swimming fees apply. |
Mercedes-Benz Newmarket Water Feature at Newmarket's Riverwalk Commons (200 Doug Duncan Drive) | Monday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
Rogers Spray Pad (170 London Road) | Monday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
Frank Stronach Spray Pad (500 Memorial Circle) | Monday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
Dr. Margaret Arkinstall Spray Pad (Sawmill Valley Drive) | Monday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
The Town reminds residents that the best defence against heat-related illness is prevention. Take precautions when going outdoors, limit heat exposure if possible and stay hydrated.
For more information about heat-related illness prevention tips, visit York Region's website.