With high temperatures forecasted again for later this week, the City of Richland wants to remind citizens that three facilities are open to the public. Citizens can access these locations during operating hours to cool down in the air-conditioned facilities. Internet access is available as are water refilling stations. Locations and hours of operation are as follows:

Richland Community Center

500 Amon Park Drive

Richland, WA 99352

Hours of Operation:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday/Thursday

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Richland Public Library

955 Northgate Drive

Richland, WA  99352

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Thursday

10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Richland City Hall

625 Swift Blvd.

Richland, WA  99352

Hours of Operation: 

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

In addition, George Prout Pool, Badger Mountain Community Park Splash Pad, and the Howard Amon Park Wading Pool are open. Locations and hours of operation are as follows:

George Prout Pool

1005 Swift Blvd.

Richland, WA  99352

Hours of Operation: 

Monday - Saturday

Lap Swim 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Open swim sessions:

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

An additional open swim timeslot of 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. has been added, Monday – Friday.

Some times are reserved for lessons and classes and are subject to change. Visit https://www.richlandparksandrec.com/programs-events/aquatics/fees-and-schedule for the open swim schedules and fees.

Badger Mountain Community Park Splash Pad

350 Keene Rd.

Richland, WA  99352

Hours of Operation

Monday – Sunday

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Howard Amon Park Wading Pool

Behind the Richland Community Center

Monday – Sunday

10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

Follow the Richland Parks & Recreation Facebook Page for any additional changes or specials.