How To Stay Cool On The Upper West Side During NYC's Heat Wave

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — As residents across most of New York City seek relief from the season's first heat wave, Patch has compiled a list to help Upper West Side residents stay cool this weekend, detailing how and where to find respite.

Temperatures are expected to reach the low 90s today and are projected to rise further this weekend, reaching up to 94 degrees on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

The forecast temperatures for the city for the next few days are expected to be "dangerously high," NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zachary Iscol said Monday.

In fact, extreme heat is the "most dangerous" weather phenomenon in New York City, he said, with about 350 New Yorkers dying prematurely each year due to extreme heat conditions.

To stay cool, New Yorkers should note nearby cooling centers, beaches, community pools, misting stations and other options, emergency officials warned.

Here's a list of where those spots are on the Upper West Side:

Cooling centers:

• Riverside Library: 127 Amsterdam Ave.
• Library for the Performing Arts: 40 Lincoln Center Plz
• Center at the Red Oak (seniors only): 135 W. 106 St.
• St. Agnes Library: 444 Amsterdam Ave.
• Redeemer West Side: 150 W. 83 St.
• Bloomingdale Library: 150 W. 100 St.
• Goddard Riverside OAC at West 88th Street (seniors only): 593 Columbus Ave.
• Frederick Douglass Social Club (seniors only): 868 Amsterdam Ave.

The neighborhood also has dozens of drinking fountains, misting stations, spray showers and "tree canopies" that neighbors can use to stay cool. Find a searchable map of those options here.

Nearby Public Pools:

New York City's outdoor pools will open for the season on June 27. Indoor pools remain open year-round.

• Frederick Douglass Pool: Amsterdam Avenue between 100th and 102nd streets
  • The Frederick Douglass Pool is open from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m., with a daily cleaning break from 3 to 4 p.m. It also has a free sunscreen dispenser.
• Sheltering Arms Pool: West 129th Street and Amsterdam Avenue
  • Outdoor pool hours are from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m., with a daily cleaning break from 3 to 4 p.m.

You can find out more about public pools throughout Manhattan on the New York City Parks Department's website.