Rhode Island Cooling Centers / Locations

East Providence

• East Providence Senior Center
  610 Waterman Avenue
• Weaver Library
  41 Grove Avenue
• Riverside Library
  475 Bullocks Point Avenue
  East Providence announced these three cooling centers will be open through Friday, July 3, with varying hours based on staffing; residents needing transportation can call the non-emergency police line at 401-435-7600. [eastprovidenceri.gov], [eastprovidenceri.gov]

Providence

• Providence Cooling Centers
  Cooling centers open starting Wednesday, July 1; the city says free bottled water will be available at cooling centers, and only certified service animals with documentation will be allowed inside. [ebs.publicnow.com], [turnto10.com]
• Providence Community Library Branches
  Providence residents may also seek shelter from the heat at Providence Community Library branches. [riema.ri.gov]
• Crossroads Rhode Island Emergency Cooling Center
  Providence, RI
  Crossroads announced an emergency cooling center for people experiencing homelessness, opening when the National Weather Service “feels like” temperature reaches 89°F or higher; capacity is limited to 30 people, with priority for people with disabilities, women and adults age 62+. [turnto10.com]

Woonsocket

• Woonsocket Police Station Lobby Area
• Woonsocket Harris Public Library
• Woonsocket Senior Center
• CCA’s Serenity Center
• CCA’s Safe Haven
  Woonsocket announced these free public cooling centers for the heat event and noted that the splash pad at World War II Park is open. [woonsocketri.gov]

Cranston

• Cranston Cooling Centers
  Cranston is listed by RIEMA as having confirmed 2026 cooling center information; call the city or 2-1-1 to confirm current hours before visiting. [riema.ri.gov], [riema.ri.gov]

Smithfield

• Smithfield Cooling Center Assistance
  RIEMA says people needing immediate assistance due to extreme heat after regular cooling center hours should contact Smithfield EMA at 401-233-1033; in an emergency, call 9-1-1. [riema.ri.gov]

Foster

• Foster Cooling Center Access
  RIEMA advises contacting Foster dispatch at 401-397-3317 before arrival. [riema.ri.gov], [riema.ri.gov]

South Kingstown

• South Kingstown Cooling Centers
  RIEMA advises calling 401-783-3321 in advance for cooling center hours of operation. [riema.ri.gov]

Community Pools

Providence Public Pools

Providence announced extended hours for select pools during the heat event: Wednesday, July 1 and Thursday, July 2 from Noon–7 PM; waterparks/splash pads are also extended those days. [turnto10.com], [ebs.publicnow.com]

• Davey Lopes Recreation Center Pool
  227 Dudley Street, Providence
  (Listed on the city pool page; note prior city listings have shown this pool as closed for renovations, so confirm before posting.) [epl.providenceri.gov]
• McGrane Pool at West End Recreation Center
  404 Dexter Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov]
• Almagno Pool at Igliozzi Recreation Center
  675 Plainfield Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov]
• Madelin Selim-Rogers Recreation Center Pool
  60 Camden Avenue, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov]
• A. Vincent Igliozzi Recreation Center Pool
  18 Gesler Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov]

Cranston

• Budlong Pool / Budlong Aquatic Center
  Cranston officials said Budlong Pool is expected to open Wednesday, July 8, 2026, so it may not be available during the July 1–4 heat warning period. [turnto10.com], [turnto10.com]

Splash Pads / Waterparks

Providence Waterparks / Splash Pads

Providence waterparks and splash pads are normally listed as open Monday–Saturday, Noon–5 PM for the season, and the city announced extended heat-wave hours of Noon–7 PM on Wednesday, July 1 and Thursday, July 2; holiday hours for waterparks/splash pads are Noon–5 PM on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. [epl.providenceri.gov], [ebs.publicnow.com]

• Al Carrington Water Park at Richardson Park
  64 Richardson Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov]
• Billy Taylor Waterpark
  124 Camp Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov]
• Miguel Luna Waterpark
  110 Sackett Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov]
• Harriet & Sayles Waterpark
  375 Sayles Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov]
• General Street Waterpark
  11 West Drive, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov]
• George J. West Waterpark
  1266 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov]
• Father Lennon Park Splash Pad
  62 Camden Avenue, Providence [yahoo.com]
• Fargnoli Waterpark
  945 Smith Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov]
• A. Vincent Igliozzi Recreation Center Waterpark / Neutaconkanut Park Area
  675 Plainfield Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov]
• James Ahern Park
  1 Wallace Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov]
• Pastore Park
  Corner of Knight Street and Tell Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov]
• Joslin Recreation Center Waterpark
  17 Hyatt Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov], [yahoo.com]
• Chad Brown Waterpark
  Chad Brown Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov]
• Mary Ross Water Park at Bucklin Park
  404 Dexter Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov]
• Lippitt Park Mist Station
  1015 Hope Street, Providence [epl.providenceri.gov]

Hours and availability may change due to staffing, holidays or weather conditions. Please call ahead, contact your local municipality, or call 2-1-1 for the latest cooling center information.