Ways to beat the summer heat wave in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/27/2018 - 1:05pm
With the end of the heat wave nowhere in sight, people are beginning to get a little stir crazy stuck inside lying in front of the air-conditioning all day. Luckily, Carson City and the surrounding areas offer many options to keep cool while we wait for high temperatures to come down some.
The Carson City Aquatic Facility is open seven days a week until August 12, when it will close for Sundays again.
There are many options for all ages, including lap swimming, open swim times, therapy pools, and a “Parent and Tot” pool for little swimmers.
For children ages 0-3, swimming is free.
Adult drop in rates are merely $4, for Senior (55+) it is $3, and for children ages 4-17 it is $3 as well. Discounts are given when purchasing punch cards.
They also offer many classes for all ages, as well as fun events such as “Dive-In” movies and “Grown Ups and Guppies” activities.
The Carson Aquatic Facility is located at 841 North Roop Street in Carson City. Please call 887-2242 for more information.
— Alongside the Carson River are numerous spots to splash around and cool down, including the 40-acre Carson River Park located on Carson River Road, which recently underwent a new paving process with additional parking areas for visitors who may not feel comfortable taking their vehicles off roading.
The area is a popular spot for hiking, horseback riding, picnicking and fishing, including a disabled-accessible fishing pier, as large cottonwoods line the banks of the river, providing ample shade.
There are also several areas for kids and adults alike to splash around or swim, dependent on water levels of the river at the time.
The River Park is located 5013 Carson River Road, along the Carson River in eastern Carson City on the south side of Carson River Road across from Lloyd's Bridge and Pinion Hills Drive.
For a list of amenities and prohibited activities for the Carson River Park, view their website here.
— The newest favorite addition to the downtown for children is the McFadden plaza splash pad, conveniently located across from Scoups Soup and Ice Cream shop. Tonight, July 27, there will be Live Music in the Plaza as well featuring the Trippin King Snakes.
For a full list of McFadden Plaza events, click here.
For indoor ways to keep cool while still being out of the house, there are always many options for summer time fun, including:
— The Children’s Museum located at 813 N. Carson St is open seven days a week all year long from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Children’s Museum is free for ages 1 and under, $4 for ages 2-15, $6 for ages 16-64, and $5 for ages 65 and over, and military members.
A 6 month membership can also be purchased for $40, or a year for $70.
Some activities include “Story Time Adventures” every Tuesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m., Arts and Crafts every Saturday and Sunday from 1-3 p.m., and much more.
They are also offering an upcoming Science Theater Workshop Summer Camp from August 13-17 in two sessions, one for grades K through 2nd, and another for grades 3rd through 5th. Tuition is $65. Call 884 2226 to reserve your child’s spot.
— The Nevada State Museum located at 600 N. Carson Street, is open Tuesday-Sunday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., free for ages 17 and under as well as museum members; $8 for adults. The last Family Fun Saturday of the summer will occur Saturday August 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., where participants will be able to make musical instruments to take home.
— The Nevada State Railroad Museum is located at 2180 S Carson St, open Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Admission to the museum is free for children 17 and under, and $6 for adults.
Train and motor car rides are offered Saturdays and Sundays. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May through December.
1926 Edwards Motor Car Rides: free for children under 4, ages 4-11 $2, and ages 12 and over $4.
Steam Train and McKeen Motor Car Rides: free for children under 4, ages 4-11 $4, ages 12 and over $8.
They’re also offering a new program called the Ironhorse Rail Camp beginning August 2 at 9 a.m., lasting four days. Registration is required. For more information visit the event page.
— In addition, Carson City has provided a list of summer activities on their website here.
Do you know of a great beat the heat summer activity in Carson City? Let us know in the comment section below.
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