Orillia to open cooling centres July 15 to 17 due to heat warning

For immediate release (July 15, 2025) – Due to the heat warning in place, the City of Orillia will open air-conditioned cooling and hydration centres for public use from July 15 to 17, 2025. The City encourages anyone – especially those susceptible to extreme heat – to make use of the centres. The cooling centres will remain open until the heat warning is lifted.

The following public places have been identified as cooling and hydration centres:

Orillia Public Library
36 Mississaga St. W.       
Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: closed

Orillia Recreation Centre
255 West St. S.
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Splash Pads will also be open daily at the following locations:

McKinnell Square Park
135 Dunedin St.
Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Clayt French Park
114 Atlantis Dr.
Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Victoria Park
75 Coldwater Rd. W.
Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Moose Beach at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park
450 Atherley Rd.
Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Hillcrest Park
255 Matchedash St. N.
Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

Walter Henry Park
3050 Orion Blvd.
Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

For up-to-date statuses on the splash pads, visit orillia.ca/splashpads. Couchiching Beach and Moose Beach are open with lifeguards on duty daily. Lifeguard hours for these days have been extended to noon to 6:00 p.m. at Couchiching Beach and 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Moose Beach (UPDATE: Please note beaches are currently under a swim advisory). Visit orillia.ca/beaches for details.

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Contact Information

Chris Ferry  
Fire Chief
705-325-5889
cferry@orillia.ca

Keltie Town
Manger of Marketing
705-325-2009
ktown@orillia.ca