Pool, Spray Parks Free To Huntington Residents During Heat Wave

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON, NY — With temperatures expected in the 90s this week, the Town of Huntington is opening up community services to help residents beat the heat wave.

The Town of Huntington will be allowing Huntington residents to use the Manor Field Park and Elwood Spray Park free of charge during the duration of heat wave, now through Wednesday. Proof of residency is required. The Elwood and Manor Field spray parks are scheduled to be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. during this period.

"For some of our residents, staying cool during these frequent summer heat waves can be a challenge," Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth said in a news release. "Offering the spray parks to our residents with children is the best kind of community service — convenient, safe, fun and for now, free."

The spray parks will return to regular hours with a required Town Recreation Card on Thursday. If weather permits, though the free hours may be extended.

In anticipation of the forecast heat wave, the Town of Huntington will also put the following services and schedules in place:

Cooling center: The Town of Huntington Flanagan Senior Center will be open Monday through Friday until 5 p.m.

Beaches: Town Residents ONLY: Gold Star Battalion, Crab Meadow, West Neck, Hobart, and Centerport Beaches will be open with stationed lifeguards until 8 p.m. Beach permits are required. Residents can visit here to obtain a virtual beach permit.

Dix Hills Pool: The Dix Hills Pool will also be free to residents during the heat wave.

Saturday, June 21 – Wednesday, June 25, the following community hours will apply:

• Saturday (6/21): 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Sunday (6/22): 11 a.m.– 8 p.m.
• Monday (6/23): 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Tuesday (6/24): 12:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Wednesday (6/24): 12:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.