Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Weather Alert: Heat-related closures for August 23, 2023

All recreation centers without air-conditioning are closed and outdoor programs are canceled except adult sports and golf courses

Due to the sustained excessive heat and forecasted heat index for today, all Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) recreation centers without air-conditioning are closed today and all outdoor programs, movies and concerts are canceled. The MPRB does not cancel scheduled golf tee times or adult athletic games due to heat, however, program participants may choose to do so.

Park staff will email all registered program participants through ActiveNet if a program is canceled.

Closed or Canceled

• 20 MPRB recreation centers without central air conditioning are closed and the public is encouraged to visit one of the MPRB’s 27 air-conditioned recreation centers; see full list of air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned sites.
• All indoor programs are canceled at these sites.
• All outdoor programs, movies and concerts are canceled, except golf tee times and adult sports.
• Park staff will email all registered program participants through ActiveNet if a program is canceled.

Open or Still Scheduled

• 27 recreation centers with air conditioning will open today at their regular scheduled time and remain open until 9 pm; see full list of air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned sites.

• 57 wading pools and splash pads are open until 9 pm. This includes wading pools next to recreation centers that are closed due to heat. See map and list of pool locations.
• Jim Lupient and North Commons Water Parks and Webber Natural Swimming Pool are open 4-7 pm. See map and list of pool locations
• All 12 MPRB beaches are open until 10 pm. See beach information.
• Outdoor adult sports and games are on unless participants elect to cancel.
• All golf courses remain open.

Heat Safety Tips

Stay Hydrated – Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you are thirsty. Avoid alcohol, caffeinated beverages, and liquids containing high amounts of sugar.

Stay Informed – Check local news for extreme heat alerts and forecast.

Signs of Heat Illness – Seek medical care immediately if you or someone you know experiences symptoms of heat illness:

• Heat exhaustion symptoms include heavy sweating, weakness, weak pulse, fainting, vomiting, and cool, pale, clammy skin.
• Heat stroke symptoms include body temperature of 103 F or higher, rapid and strong pulse, possible unconsciousness, and hot, dry skin.

More information on heat-related illness from the Minnesota Department of Health