(WBEN) - In attempts to help alleviate that intense summer heatwave in our area, New York State Parks have decided to extend their summer swimming hours.
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The extended hours will begin Thursday and continue through Saturday at select locations. This follows the Governor's announcement Tuesday of forecasted dangerous heat and high heat indices throughout the state.
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"Extreme heat is forecast for the entire state Thursday through Saturday, with heat indices expected to reach the 100s in some areas," Governor Hochul said. "Visiting our beautiful State beaches, pools and parks is one of the best ways way to cool off during this upcoming period of extreme heat, and we will be offering extended hours at sites across New York."
State Parks Commissioner Erik Kulleseid said, "There's no better place to be on a hot summer day than one of our great state parks. I'm pleased our state parks are able to offer more time for New York families to cool off during this period of extreme heat."
The following State Park swimming facilities will be open for extended hours:
Western New York
- Fort Niagara State Park: Extended swimming until 7:45 PM Thursday and Friday
- Beaver Island State Park: Extended swimming until 8:00 PM Thursday and Friday
- Allegany State Park (Red House & Quaker): Extended swimming at both beaches until 8:00 PM Thursday and Friday
Finger Lakes Region
- Fair Haven Beach State Park: Extended swimming until 8:00 PM Thursday
and Friday
- Taughannock Falls State Park: Extended swimming until 8:00 PM Thursday and Friday
- Robert H. Treman State Park: Extended swimming until 8:00 PM Thursday and Friday
- Buttermilk Falls State Park: Extended swimming until 8:00 PM Thursday and Friday
- Hamlin Beach State Park: Extended swimming until 7:45 PM Thursday
and Friday
- Letchworth State Park: Extended swimming until 6:45 PM Thursday and Friday