Stay Healthy and Safe During Extreme Heat
Environment Canada issues heat alerts when:
- The humidex is 40°C or higher for two consecutive days
- Daily temperatures are expected to reach 31°C or higher and overnight temperatures are at least 20°C or higher, for two consecutive days
Public Health lists at-risk populations and ways to protect yourself during a heat warning.
Cooling Spaces in Lincoln
Anyone seeking relief from the extreme heat is welcome at the following Town facilities and outdoor spaces during heat alerts, subject to Holiday Hours.
Outdoor Pool
- Allan F. Gretsinger outdoor pool (4361 Central Avenue, Beamsville) and Jordan Lions outdoor pool (2793 Fourth Ave, Jordan Station) - $1 swims are available during extreme heat events.
Splash Pads
Splash pads are open for the 2026 season.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Hilary Bald Park (4485 Garden Gate Terrace, Beamsville)
- Jordan Lions Park Splash Pad (2993 Fourth Avenue, Jordan)
- Angelina Prokich Park (5045 Connor Drive, Beamsville)
Beach
Charles Daley Park (1969 North Service Road, Jordan Station)
- See Beach Water Testing results in Niagara.
Outdoor Water Filling Stations at Parks
Available at:
- Hilary Bald Park (4485 Garden Gate Terrace, Beamsville)
- Jordan Lions Park (2993 Fourth Avenue, Jordan)
- Rotary Park (5020 Serena Drive, Beamsville)
Fleming Centre (5020 Serena Drive, Beamsville)
- Monday to Friday | 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Some shady spots under the sails are available outside the Fleming Centre for those who wish to remain outdoors.)
Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre (3800 Main Street, Jordan)
- Mondays | Closed
- Tuesday to Sunday | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Learn more about the Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre.
Lincoln Pelham Public Library
Fleming branch (5020 Serena Drive, Beamsville)
Rittenhouse branch (4080 John Charles Blvd, Vineland)
- Monday to Thursday | 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Friday | 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Learn more about the Lincoln Pelham Public Library.
Please visit our Public Swimming webpage to learn more about our pool programs and hours. These pools offer swims when a High Heat Alert/Heat Warning has been activated for a small fee.
Free Public Transit During Extreme Heat Events:
Niagara Transit offers free rides to designated public facilities during official Environment and Climate Change Canada-issued extreme heat events. Please visit Niagara Transit's website for more information.
