City pools opening a day early because of heat wave

With temperatures expected to reach into the 90s this weekend, city of Buffalo outdoor pools will open for the season on Saturday – a day earlier than the planned July 1 opening, according to city officials.

All nine of the city's outdoor pools will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The City of Buffalo announced Wednesday that all splash pads will open at 2 pm to help families offset the extreme heat. They will remain open until 7 p.m.

Some of the splash pads had previously opened for the holiday weekend.

Allison - 50 Reese Street
Cazenovia Park
Kensington, Corner of Kensington & Grider Street.
Lanigan, 150 Fulton Street
Lincoln, 10 Quincy Street
Masten, Best Street & Orange Street
MLK Park
Roosevelt, Roosevelt Ave. and Martha Avenue.
Schiller Park
Centennial in Lasalle Park
Houghton Park

They are scheduled to remain open through Labor Day.