Buckle up: Temperatures across the state are soaring this week, which means it may be time to suit up and head to the pool or a local spray deck.
The next several days are expected to be summer’s hottest yet, with forecasters predicting 90-degree weather starting Tuesday and lasting into the weekend. The combination of high heat and humidity mean that it’s shaping up to be the Bay State’s first heat wave of the year.
The impending heat has prompted Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to issue a heat emergency from Tuesday to Thursday, and open 12 cooling centers for residents to use to escape the scorching weather. The centers, listed below, will be located at Boston Centers for Youth & Families throughout the city.
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If you need to beat the heat this weekend, check out this list of local splash pads and community pools that residents can use to cool off.
Outdoor Pools
BCYF Mirabella Pool 475 Commercial St., Boston. Open Wednesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. boston.gov/departments/boston-centers-youth-families/bcyf-mirabella-pool.
Dilboy Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool 110 Alewife Brook Parkway, Somerville. Open weekdays 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and weekends 11 a.m.-5 p.m. somervillema.myrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=13586.
Francis J. McCrehan Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool 359 Rindge Ave., Cambridge. Spray deck open 8 a.m- 8 p.m., pool open 11:15 a.m.-6:45 p.m. mass.gov/locations/francis-j-mccrehan-memorial-swimming-and-wading-pool.
Latta Brothers Memorial Swimming Pool and Spray Deck 235 Broadway, Somerville. Spray deck open 8 a.m.- 8 p.m., pool open 11:15 a.m.-6:45 p.m. mass.gov/locations/latta-brothers-memorial-swimming-pool-and-spray-deck.
Melnea A. Cass Memorial Swimming Pool and Spray Deck 120 Martin Luther King Blvd., Roxbury. Spray deck open 8 a.m.-8 p.m., pool open 11:15 a.m.-6:45 p.m. mass.gov/locations/melnea-a-cass-memorial-swimming-pool-and-spray-deck.
Reilly Memorial Swimming Pool 355 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton. Open 11:15 a.m.-6:45 p.m. mass.gov/locations/reilly-memorial-swimming-pool.
Veterans Memorial Swimming Pool 719 Memorial Drive, Cambridge. Open 11:15 a.m.-6:45 p.m. mass.gov/locations/veterans-memorial-swimming-pool.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool 184 Carter St., Chelsea. Open 11:15 a.m.-6:45 p.m. mass.gov/locations/vietnam-veterans-memorial-swimming-and-wading-pool.
Spray Decks
Alfond Memorial Spray Deck 280 Charles St., Boston. Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. mass.gov/locations/alfond-memorial-spray-deck.
Armenian Heritage Park Labyrinth Fountains 115 Atlantic Ave., Boston. Open 9 a.m.-11 p.m. armenianheritagepark.org.
Artesani Playground Wading Pool and Spray Deck 1255 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton. Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. mass.gov/locations/artesani-playground-wading-pool-and-spray-deck.
Auntie Kay & Frank Chin Park Opposite the Chinatown Gate, John F Fitzgerald Surface Road and Beach St., Boston. Open 9 a.m.-11 p.m. rosekennedygreenway.org
BCYF Blackstone 50 West Brookline St., Boston. Open Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. boston.gov/departments/boston-centers-youth-families/bcyf-blackstone.
BCYF Charlestown 255 Medford St., Boston. Open Tuesday-Friday 1-9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. boston.gov/departments/boston-centers-youth-families/bcyf-charlestown.
BCYF Curtis Hall 20 South St., Boston. Open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-9 p.m. boston.gov/departments/boston-centers-youth-families/bcyf-curtis-hall.
BCYF Quincy 885 Washington St., Boston. Open Tuesday-Friday 4:30-8:15 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. boston.gov/departments/boston-centers-youth-families/bcyf-quincy.
Billings Field 369 Lagrange St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Bradford Street Play Area 18 Bradford St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Buckley Playground 210 West Third St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Byrne Playground 23 Everett St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Carolyn Lynch Garden Fountains Hanover and Cross streets, Boston. Open 9 a.m.-11 p.m. rosekennedygreenway.org.
Children’s Park 81-85 Intervale St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
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Chinatown Stream Surface Road and Beach St., Boston. Open 9 a.m.-11 p.m. rosekennedygreenway.org/visit/fountains.
Christian Science Plaza Children’s Fountain 210 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston. Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m., weather permitting. christianscience.com/find-us/visit-the-mother-church/visit-the-christian-science-plaza.
Christopher Columbus Park 110 Atlantic Ave., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Cooper Park 115 Hancock St., Cambridge. Open dawn to dusk. finditcambridge.org/places/waterplay-cooper-park.
Dennis Street Park 138 Moreland St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Doherty Playground 349 Bunker Hill St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
East Boston Memorial Stadium 143 Porter St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Erie/Ellington St. Playground Erie and Ellington streets, Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Ernst Chery, Jr. Playground 64-76 Orlando St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Fallon Field 79 Robert St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Flaherty Park Opposite 133 B St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Francis J. McCrehan Spray Deck 359 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge. Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. mass.gov/locations/francis-j-mccrehan-memorial-swimming-and-wading-pool.
Gannett-Warren Pals Park 32 Jefferson St., Cambridge. Open dawn to dusk. finditcambridge.org/places/gannett-warren-pals-park.
Garvey Playground Opposite 34 Neponset Ave., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Gertrude Howe Playground Opposite 33 Fairland St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Gibbons Playground 23 Delle Ave., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Gold Star Mothers Park 123 Gore St., Cambridge. Open dawn to dusk. finditcambridge.org/places/gold-star-mothers-park.
Greene-Rose Heritage Park 155 Harvard St., Cambridge. Open dawn to dusk. finditcambridge.org/places/greene-rose-heritage-park.
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Hardiman Park 380 Faneuil St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Healy Playground 160 Florence St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Hobart Park 85 Hobart St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Holborn Street Playground 6 Holborn St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Hooker-Sorrento Playground 120 Hooker St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Hunt Almont Park 60 Almont St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Hurley Park 258 Hurley St., Cambridge. Open dawn to dusk. finditcambridge.org/places/hurley-park.
Hynes Playground 502 VFW Parkway, Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Iacono Playground 159 Readville St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
John T. Moynihan Spray Deck 920 Truman Parkway, Hyde Park. Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. mass.gov/locations/john-t-moynihan-spray-deck.
Joyce (Union) Playground 80 Union St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Lambert Avenue 45 Lambert Ave., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
LoPresti Park 33 Sumner St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Magazine Beach Spray Deck 719 Memorial Drive, Cambridge. Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-celebrates-opening-of-new-magazine-beach-spray-deck-in-cambridge.
Marcella (Connolly) Park 260 Highland St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Martin’s Park 64 Sleeper St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Mary Hannon Playground 621 Dudley St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
McGann Playground 270 West St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
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Medal of Honor Park Opposite 805 East Broadway, Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Mission Hill Spray Deck 1 Schroeder Plaza, Boston. Open 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. mass.gov/locations/mission-hill-spray-deck.
Mozart Street Playground 10 Mozart St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Msgr. John Roussin Park/Walnut Park 345 Walnut Avenue, Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Mt. Pleasant Play Area 30 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Neponset Landing II Spray Deck 72 Hill Top St., Boston. Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. mass.gov/locations/neponset-landing-ii-spray-deck.
New Riverside Neighborhood Park 880 Memorial Drive, Cambridge. Open dawn to dusk. finditcambridge.org/places/new-riverside-neighborhood-park.
North Point Spray Deck 6 Museum Way, Cambridge. Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. https://www.mass.gov/locations/north-point-park-spray-deck.
Noyes Playground 33 Boardman St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.

Olsen Spray Deck 95 Turtle Pond Parkway, Hyde Park. Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. mass.gov/locations/olsen-spray-deck.
O’Day Playground 75 West Newton St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Parkman Playground 58 Wachusett St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Pine Street Park (Anthony Paolillo Tot Lot) 26 Pine St., Cambridge. Open dawn to dusk. finditcambridge.org/places/waterplay-pine-street-park.
Porzio Park 14 Jeffries St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Puopolo Playground 517 Commercial St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Quincy (Stanley) Playground 21 Stanley St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Ramsey/Rice Field 1917 Washington St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Ringer Playground 85 Allston St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.

Rings Fountains Atlantic Avenue and Milk Street, Boston. Open 9 a.m.-11 p.m. rosekennedygreenway.org/visit/fountains/.
Ripley Playground 25 Ripley Road, Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Roberts Park 56 Dunbar Avenue, Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Ronan Park Region 2 92 Mt Ida Road, Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Rutherford (Union) Playground 127 Old Rutherford Ave., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Ryan Playground 960 Dorchester Ave., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Ryan Wading Pool 350 River St., Mattapan. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. mass.gov/locations/ryan-wading-pool.
Shubow (Chiswick) Park 1825 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Smith Playground 235 Western Ave., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Southwest Corridor Spray Decks One Schroder Plaza, Boston; Lamartine and Green streets, Boston; and Lamartine and Boylston streets, Boston. Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. mass.gov/locations/southwest-corridor-park.
Sumner/Lamson Street Playground Opposite 492 Sumner St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Sweeney Playground 180 West Fifth St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Thetford Evans Park 15 Evans St., Boston. Open dawn to dusk. boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/popular-playgrounds-and-parks-boston.
Cooling Centers
BCYF Gallivan 61 Woodruff Way, Mattapan. 617-635-5252. Open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
BCYF Golden Age Senior Center 382 Main St., Charlestown. 617-635-5175. Open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
BCYF Grove Hall Senior Center 51 Geneva Ave., Dorchester. 617-635-1484. Open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
BCYF Holland 85 Olney St., Dorchester. 617-635-5144. Open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
BCYF Hyde Park 1179 River St., Hyde Park. 617-635-5178. Open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
BCYF Menino 125 Brookway Rd., Roslindale. 617-635-5256. Open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
BCYF Nazzaro 30 North Bennet St., Boston. 617-635-5166. Open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
BCYF Paris Street 112 Paris St., East Boston. 617-635-5125. Open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
BCYF Roche 1716 Centre St., West Roxbury. 617-635-5066. Open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
BCYF Tobin 1481 Tremont St., Roxbury. 617-635-5216. Open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
BCYF Tynan 650 E. Fourth St., South Boston. 617-635-5110. Open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
BCYF Vine Street 339 Dudley St., Roxbury. 617-635-1285. Open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Maya Homan can be reached at maya.homan@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @MayaHoman.