How To Beat the Heat in Ramsey

Residents throughout Ramsey are trying to stay cool this week in near triple-digit temperatures.

Orange & Rockland said in a heat release Monday night that it is experiencing “exceptionally heavy air conditioner use,” throughout its service area, which includes Ramsey.

Scorching temperatures forecasted to continue throughout the week have prompted the utility to issue a Heat Watch.

O&R reported reaching a peak electric demand of 1,469 megawatts Monday. That’s less than 200 megawatts shy of its peak electric demand of all time – 1,617 megawatts on August 2, 2006.

If you’ve been staying home in the AC, and are looking for a cool way to get out of the house, you’re in luck.

To help beat the heat, Patch reached out to locals on our Facebook page, and asked for suggestions on where to go to keep cool. These were the suggestions we got:

1. Ramsey Municipal Pool – If you’re not a pool member, you can get a guest pass if you attend with a member. Guest passes are $10 for adults and $5 for children and seniors. You can also join with a ten-pass membership for $120. Due to the heat, the pool announced on Facebook it will stay open until 9 p.m. this Friday.
2. Darlington County Park – You can go for a swim at Darlington. If you’re not a parks member, call (201) 327-3500 for information.
3. Crestwood Lake in Allendale – Non-residents can buy a $10 daily guest pass.
4. Ramsey Library – The library’s got a long list of events happening this week, including a movie night for elementary schoolers. Check out all of the events on its website.
5. Cool, sweet treats – A bunch of our Facebook friends recommended picking up some ice cream or frozen yogurt to cool off. Try Planet Swirl, Angelo’s Desserts and Espresso Café, or Carvel on Main Street, or tcby on Franklin Turnpike.
6. Ramsey Cinema – Cool off while checking out Despicable Me 2 all week long. Lone Ranger is playing through Tuesday, and Turbo begins its run at the theater Wednesday.

Got a suggestion that our Facebook friends didn’t make? Share your local cool-off ideas with your neighbors in the comments box below.