Due to the current heat warning issued by Environment Canada, the City of Orillia will open air-conditioned cooling and hydration centres for public use
July 13 to July 16, 2026. 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.
Cooling and hydration centres:
| Orillia Public Library 36 Mississaga St. W. Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Orillia Recreation Centre 255 West St. S. Monday to Thursday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
Splash pads:
| 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. |
| 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. | Moose Beach at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park 450 Atherley Rd. Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
Beaches:
- Couchiching Beach is open with lifeguards on duty daily. Lifeguard hours have been extended to 6:00 p.m. (normally noon to 5:00 p.m.).
- Moose Beach is open with lifeguards on duty daily. Lifeguard hours have been extended to
6:00 p.m. (normally 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
For up-to-date status on beaches and splash pads, visit orilliarec.ca/beaches.
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