How to beat the heat in Brampton this summer
Published June 1, 2022 at 10:05 am
Bramptonians might be looking to have it made in the shade after a record breaking heat event this week.
A high of 32.2°C was recorded at Pearson International Airport on Tuesday (May 31), breaking a more than 75-year-old record set back in 1944.
And while cooler temperatures and rain are in the forecast for Wednesday, the humidity will make a high of 26°C feel more like 33°C.
The city is reminding residents of the importance of keeping cool as summer approaches, and has offered some tips to help beat the heat in Brampton.
Restrict outdoor activity
Limiting your activity outdoors and staying out of the sun , drink lots of water and stay in air conditioned places or shaded areas.
Know who is at risk
Seniors and young children are particularly at risk of heat related complications, and residents are encouraged to check in on friends and family virtually or by phone who they think may be vulnerable.
Pets are also vulnerable to the heat, so remember to keep your pets indoors and hold off on taking them for walks in the heat. Be sure to provide plenty of fresh water, keep air circulating indoors, and limit time in the sun and provide shade.
In hot temperatures, never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.
Be safe in the water
Residents are also reminded to play it safe near water.
Always keep young children within arms’ reach around the water, never swim alone, and restrict access to backyard pools with fencing on all four sides.
Young children should wear life jackets when in the pool area or at the beach, and consider choosing lifeguard-supervised beaches and pools for swimming.
Empty unattended wading pools and buckets of water if not in use, and if you have a pool or cottage, ensure family members learn lifesaving skills.
Splash pads
This year the splash pads will be operating at 13 locations across the city with operating hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day, weather permitting.
Here are the locations of Brampton’s splash pads:
- Andrew McCandless Park – 450 Elbern Markell Dr.
- Batsman Park – 389 Father Tobin Dr.
- Brampton Soccer Centre – 1495 Sandalwood Pkwy. E.
- Cassie Campbell Community Centre – 1050 Sandalwood Pkwy W,
- Century Gardens Recreation Centre – 340 Vodden St. E.
- Chinguacousy Park – 9050 Bramalea Rd.
- Chris Gibson Recreation Centre – 3125 McLaughlin Rd.
- Creditview Sandalwood Park – Creditview Rd. & Sandalwood Pkwy. W.
- Dixie Sandalwood Park – 10600 Dixie Rd.
- Michael Murphy Park – Squire Ellis Dr. & Martin Byrne Dr.
- Jim Irons Park – On Terrick Rd, south of Truro Circle
- Komagata Maru Park – Bramalea Rd. & Blackcherry Lane
- Teramoto Park – Chinguacousy Rd. & Queen St.