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Free public swim in Woodland when forecast hits 105°F

Woodland will waive Public Swim admission at both city pools on days forecast to reach 105°F or higher.

The short version
  1. Public Swim is free at both Woodland city pools when the forecast high is 105°F or higher.
  2. The city decides using Weather.com: if the forecast hits 105°F at least 48 hours ahead, that day is a Beat the Heat Day.
  3. Charles Brooks Community Swim Center is free every Wednesday and the Woodland Aquatics Center is free every Thursday, regardless of heat.
  4. Call the Community Services Department at (530) 661-2000 to confirm a Beat the Heat Day. (Release)
What's happening

Free swim on hot days

Cost
Free Public Swim admission at both city pools
Threshold
Forecast high of 105°F or higher
Forecast source
Weather.com
Notice
Free if the forecast is 105°F or higher 48 hours in advance
Source
City of Woodland news release, "Beat the Heat with Free Public Swim"

When temperatures soar, the City of Woodland makes it easy for residents to stay cool. Through the City's "Beat the Heat" days program, admission to Public Swim at both the Woodland Aquatics Center and the Charles Brooks Community Swim Center will be free whenever the forecasted high temperature reaches 105°F or higher.

With high temperatures expected later this week, residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to cool off, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy a safe, fun day at the pool.

When and where

Pool hours

Charles Brooks, Mon–Fri
1:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Charles Brooks, Sat–Sun
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Woodland Aquatics, Mon–Fri
1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Woodland Aquatics, Friday evening
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Woodland Aquatics, Sat–Sun
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Source
City of Woodland news release, "Beat the Heat with Free Public Swim"

Public Swim hours differ by pool and day. The Charles Brooks Community Swim Center is free every Wednesday, no matter the heat. The Woodland Aquatics Center is free every Thursday, no matter the heat.

How to take part

Check before you go

Phone
Woodland Community Services Department, (530) 661-2000
Online
www.cityofwoodland.gov/CSD
Source
City of Woodland news release, "Beat the Heat with Free Public Swim"

Residents are encouraged to follow the City of Woodland Community Services Department on Facebook and Instagram or visit www.cityofwoodland.gov/CSD for Beat the Heat Day announcements, Public Swim schedules, and other aquatics information.

For additional information or to confirm whether a day has been designated as a Beat the Heat Day, contact the Woodland Community Services Department at (530) 661-2000.

Read the original City of Woodland news release →

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