Today, July 26, 2023

In advance of oppressive heat expected in Massachusetts over the next several days, DCR is extending lifeguard and operating hours at agency-managed pools, beaches, waterfronts, wading pools and spray decks by one hour.

For today, DCR pools will close at 7:45 p.m.; beaches and waterfronts will be guarded until 6:45 p.m.; wading pools will operate till 7 p.m. and spray decks will run till 9 p.m. DCR anticipates similar extended hours for Thursday, July 27 and Friday, July 28.