Nassau County - Long Island, New York

Mangano: "Beat The Heat" At County Pools And Cooling Centers

Announces the Extension of Pool Hours & Opening of Cooling Centers as Temperatures Approach 100 Degrees

In an effort to help Nassau County residents cope with extremely high temperatures and humidity, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano is extending the closing times by one hour at three of the County’s major outdoor swimming pools today, Friday, July 22. With the one-hour extension, the pools at Wantagh Park, Cantiague Park and Christopher Morley Park will be open until 7 p.m. and North Woodmere will remain open until the regular closing time at 7 p.m.

At Cantiague in Hicksville (571-7056), North Woodmere (571-7800) and Wantagh (571-7460) parks, the County provides “water theme” facilities that incorporate Olympic-size swimming pools, diving pools, “kiddie” pools, interactive water-play areas and water slides. The pool at Wantagh Park, which features a beautiful waterfront location, has been named "Best Public Pool on Long Island" by the Long Island Press, the weekly newspaper. The large swimming complex at Christopher Morley Park (571-8113) in Roslyn-North Hills includes an Olympic-size pool, diving tank with boards, and a kiddie pool, framed by a beautiful wooded preserve.

“Nassau County’s outdoor pools provide residents with a terrific place to exercise, have fun and beat the heat, and with the temperatures climbing to particularly oppressive levels we’re going to provide an extra hour of relief,” says Mangano.

Additionally, County cooling centers will be open today, Friday, July 22, and tomorrow, Saturday, July 23, in collaboration with the Village of Freeport, Village of Rockville Centre, Town of Oyster Bay, Town of Hempstead and Town of North Hempstead. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Long Island, with temperatures expected to hit 100 degrees.

“The combination of heat and humidity can become unbearable and dangerous for many of our residents, and the county is doing all it can to provide some relief,” said County Executive Mangano. “I encourage everyone to take precautions to stay as cool as possible.”

Not all cooling centers will be open every day. Please note the individual dates and times that the cooling centers will be open below:

Freeport Location:

  • The Salvation Army, 66 Church Street, (516) 378-4557

(Open Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Town of Oyster Bay Locations:

  • William P. Bennett Hicksville Community Center, 28 Carl Street, Hicksville (516) 797-7900

(Open Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Rockville Centre Locations:

  • The Leonard S. Sandel Senior Center, 50 South Park Avenue, (516) 678-9350

(Open Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

  • The Anderson Recreation Center, 111 Oceanside Road (516) 678-9238

(Open Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

Town of North Hempstead Locations:

  • Clinton G. Martin Park, Marcus Avenue & New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park, (516) 869-6311

(Open Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)

  • Charles J. Fuschillo Park, Carle Road at Broadmoor Lane, Carle Place, (516) 869-6311

(Open Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)

Town of Hempstead Locations:

Expected Hours of Operation: Friday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., unless specified otherwise

  • Baldwin Senior Center, 1810 N. Grand Avenue, Baldwin, (516) 546-7110
  • Bellmore Senior Center, 2000 Bellmore Avenue, Bellmore, (516) 221-9696
  • Cedarhurst Senior Center, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst (516) 295-1177 (Open until 4:30 p.m.)
  • East Meadow Senior Center, 1485 Front Street, East Meadow, (516) 794-2458 (Open until 4:45 p.m.)
  • Elmont Senior Center, 138 Elmont Road, Elmont, (516) 354-4777
  • Franklin Square Senior Center, 1182 Martha Place, Franklin Square, (516) 328-3010
  • Green Acres Senior Center, 400 Flower Road, Valley Stream, (516) 872-8810
  • Levittown Senior Center, 555 N. Newbridge Road, Levittown, (516) 433-5454
  • Merrick Senior Center, 2550 Clubhouse Road, Merrick, (516) 868-4777 (Open until 4:45 p.m.)
  • Oceanside Senior Center, 2900 Rockaway Avenue, Oceanside, (516) 766-8888
  • Rosa Parks Senior Center, 2 Babylon Turnpike, Roosevelt (516) 867-1612
  • Salisbury Senior Center, 460 Salisbury Park Drive, Westbury, (516) 333-5440
  • Uniondale-Hempstead Senior Center, 840 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale (516) 292-1313
  • Uniondale-Merrick Senior Center, 750 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale (516) 538-5050

The Nassau County Department of Health also offers the following information for residents to protect themselves and others during high temperatures:

  • Check on relatives and friends, especially the elderly.
  • Increase time spent in an air-conditioned environment.
  • Increase non-alcoholic fluid intake.
  • Take cool baths.
  • Individuals especially at risk, such as the elderly or those with chronic illnesses should refrain from physical activity, avoid being alone, keep their sleeping area well ventilated, and avoid falling asleep in a hot room.
  • Eat light, but nutritious foods.
  • Avoid the sun at the hottest times of the day.
  • Wear a hat and light, loose-fitting clothing.

Elderly people, infants, and many individuals with chronic medical conditions are at high risk for heat-related problems and should be very cautious about exposure.

If any person experiences heat stroke or exhaustion, get medical help immediately.

Symptoms of heat-related illnesses may include: headache, dizziness, fatigue, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, and low pulse rate. Other symptoms may include cold pale and clammy skin or hot, flushed dry skin.

For more information, please contact the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management at (516) 573-0636.