Hamden Cooling Stations

During periods of extreme heat, residents are reminded that the Town’s public buildings serve as cooling stations for the public during their regularly scheduled hours.

Cooling stations are active at the following locations:

In response to Governor Lamont’s extreme hot weather protocol activation
now through at least 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026, town officials would like to alert residents of the following information.

Splash Pad at Villano Park
The Splash Pad at Villano Park, located at 260 Mill Rock Road in Hamden, will be fully operational from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, Friday, July 3, Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, 2026. Mayor Adam Sendroff thanks the Public Works and Parks Department for making sure the Splash Pad got repaired in time for this heat wave. An additional announcement will be released early next week regarding Splash Pad days and times of operation for the 2026 summer season.

Cooling Center at Breakthrough Church
Breakthrough Church, located at 481 Shelton Avenue in Hamden, will open as a coolingcenter on Friday, July 3, 2026 and Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days. Please enter through the double glass doors at the main entrance on Shelton Avenue.

For more information, please contact Breakthrough Church at (475) 325-8202.
Senior Transportation Available

Hamden Senior Transportation will provide transportation to Hamden seniors needing to run essential errands or access cooling centers on Thursday, July 2, Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. based on availability.

To schedule a ride, please call (203) 288-2885 Thursday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You may also contact Hamden Senior Services at (203) 287-2547 for assistance.

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Residents are advised to follow these extreme heat safety information from the American Red Cross and the State of Connecticut:
1. Never leave children or pets in your vehicle. The inside temperature of your vehicle can soar to 120 degrees within minutes, even if you are parked in the shade.
2. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Avoid sugary, caffeinated, and alcoholic beverages.
3. Check on those most at-risk several times a day.
4. Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible. If you don’t have air conditioning, seek relief from the heat during the warmest part of the day in our cooling stations above.
5. Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
6. Limit your outdoor activity and avoid direct sunlight. If you must be outdoors, try to limit your outdoor activity to earlier or later in the day. Try to rest often in shady areas so that your body has a chance to cool off.
7. Make sure your pets have access to shade and cool, fresh water all day long.

Listen to NOAA Weather Radio for critical updates from the National Weather Service (NWS).

For further information, please contact the Mayor’s Office at (203) 287-7100 or by email at mayor@hamden.com.