BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) Triple-digit temperatures are arriving across Kern County, and Bakersfield Parks and Recreation is opening city pools and programs to help residents cool off.
“Today is going to be the hottest day of the week so that’s putting into perspective when you look at Ridgecrest yesterday, 105,” weathercaster Aaron Perlman said during a morning broadcast.
Bakersfield Parks and Rec offers ways to cool off as Kern County heat hits triple digits KBAK/KBFX
For people looking to escape the heat in Bakersfield, the McMurtrey Aquatic Center is one option.
The city also has three other pools: Jefferson Pool, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pool and Silver Creek Pool.
Brittany Mesa-Bailey, a recreation specialist, said summer programming begins when schools let out.
“So, every summer usually when the schools get out, we open up for our summer programming. Yesterday was day one of open swim for the public for all four of our sites,” Mesa-Bailey said.
Bakersfield Parks and Rec offers ways to cool off as Kern County heat hits triple digits KBAK/KBFX
Swim lessons are also still available around the city.
“There are still spots at all four sites so all you have to do is go to the city of Bakersfield go on to our recreation and parks page, select the aquatics link and then you’ll be able to see what programs we offer that you can register,” Mesa-Bailey said.
Mesa-Bailey also urged swimmers to use safety precautions, including having a water watcher and proper protective gear.
Bakersfield Parks and Rec offers ways to cool off as Kern County heat hits triple digits KBAK/KBFX.
Bakersfield city pools will be open this weekend from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.