Stay Cool and Beat the Heat!

Heat got you down?  With temperatures reaching well over 100o  this summer, it's important to take precautions that will prevent heat-related illness.  Some health conditions such as obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, poor circulation, sunburn, and drug and alcohol use can make it harder for the body to stay cool in hot weather.  Click here for some tips to help you beat the heat from the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health.   The City of Fontana offers several options for keeping cool.  Take advantage of the public swimming pools and cooling facilities.

Fontana Aquatic Center
15610 Summit Avenue
(909) 854-5111
Summer hours for the Fontana Park Aquatic Center are Noon to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, Noon to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Summer hours run May 28 through September 4. Holiday hours on Memorial Day, the 4th of July and Labor Day are Noon to 5 p.m. General admission to the Aquatic Center with waterslide access is $7 for adults, $5 for children and $5 for seniors, admission to the Center without waterslide access is $5 for adults, $3 for children and $3 for seniors. Monthly passes are also available for $35.

Swimming Pools
The City's recreational swimming times are a great way to enjoy the water in the middle of the day under the summer sun or on a warm summer evening with family and friends.  Hours for the following City pools are 1 to 5 pm Monday through Friday before August 8, 2 to 6 pm Monday through Friday after August 8.  Weekend hours are Noon to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday.  Night Swim is 7 to 9 pm Tuesday through Saturday.  Pool entry fees for ages 2–17 are $1.50, ages 18 and up $3.00, and ages 55 and up $1.50. Children under 2-years-old are free. Adults must accompany children under age 7 one-on-one in the water at all times. Season Passes are also available for $50 for individuals and $160 for families of four, with a fee of $40 for additional members. Season Passes are valid Memorial Day through Labor Day for entrance to Don Day, Heritage and Miller Pools.

• Don Day Pool
  14501 Live Oak Avenue
  (909) 428-8383
  
  
• Heritage Pool
  7350 W. Liberty Parkway
  (909) 428-8820
   
• Miller Pool
  17004 Arrow Boulevard
  (909) 428-8363

As a reminder, flotation devices are not allowed in City pools and proper swimwear is required to enter the water. Click here for more information about summer Aquatic programs, Fontana’s pool sites, swim lessons and other aquatic activities.

Fontana's Cooling Facilities
The City of Fontana invites the public to use the City's cooling facilities to keep cool and hydrated during the summer. Cooling facilities are places that the public can use to get relief from the heat. Each facility has seating areas, air conditioning and drinking water for residents to use and enjoy. The cooling facilities are available during the hottest parts of the day throughout the summer. Fontana’s cooling facilities are located at the following centers:

• Cypress Neighborhood Center
  8380 Cypress Avenue
  (909) 349-6988
  Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.
  
  
• Don Day Neighborhood Center
  14501 Live Oak Avenue
  (909) 349-6997
  Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
  
  
• Heritage Neighborhood Center
  7350 W. Liberty Parkway
  (909) 349-6968
  Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
   
• Jessie Turner Health & Fitness Center
  15556 Summit Avenue
  (909) 854-5100
  Open Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  
  
• Fontana Community Senior Center
  16710 Ceres Avenuee
  (909) 854-5151
  Open Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m..

 

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