{"id":361118,"date":"2026-06-15T07:28:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T07:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/361118\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T07:28:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T07:28:11","slug":"heat-advisory-sends-valley-families-searching-for-relief-at-water-parks-cooling-centers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/361118\/","title":{"rendered":"Heat advisory sends Valley families searching for relief at water parks, cooling centers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC \">FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) &#8212; Triple-digit temperatures are forecast across the Valley, with a heat advisory in effect through Tuesday, prompting families to look for ways to stay cool ahead of the official start of summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">At Wild Water Adventure Park, visitors are already seeking relief. The park recently opened its newest attraction, the Lost River, as part of its 52-acre facility.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">&#8220;Being here with friends and family, it just makes everything special. It&#8217;s like memories,&#8221; said Brison, a Fresno sixth grader.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The Lost River is a horseshoe-shaped, three-foot-deep endless loop designed for floaters. About a dozen lifeguards supervise the attraction, and anyone under 48 inches tall is required to wear a life jacket.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">&#8220;This is a way that a parent can have a peace of mind, the kids get the thrills, but they&#8217;re in a safe environment,&#8221; said Kathy Siggers, the park&#8217;s co-founder and chief operating officer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">RELATED: <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/abc30.com\/post\/tulare-county-officials-warn-water-dangers-4-rescues-week\/19284747\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tulare County officials warn of water dangers after 4 rescues in one week<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Visitors say the park offers a welcome escape from the heat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">&#8220;I&#8217;d recommend this 100 percent. It&#8217;s the best place,&#8221; Brison said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">For those unable to make it to the park, the city of Fresno offers other options when temperatures reach or exceed 105 degrees. Cooling centers and community centers are available, including on weekends if extreme heat conditions warrant their opening.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">RELATED: <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/abc30.com\/post\/list-central-california-cooling-centers\/13434178\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">List of cooling centers open in Central California as temperatures rise<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">&#8220;The Community Centers are normally closed on the weekends, however, when the city does determine that they&#8217;re going to open the cooling centers they will have them available on Saturdays or Sundays if it&#8217;s a day they determined to be opened,&#8221; said Josh Sellers of the Fresno Fire Department.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">In addition, nine splash pads across Fresno provide free alternatives for families looking to cool off.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Whether at a water park, inside a cooling center, or at a neighborhood splash pad, local resources are helping residents manage the region&#8217;s extreme heat as temperatures climb.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC eTIW sUzSN \">For news updates, follow Christina Lopez on <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ChristinaABC30\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CLopezABC30\" rel=\"nofollow\">X<\/a> and <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/christinalopezreports\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright \u00a9 2026 KFSN-TV. 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