2012 Media Releases

Date:

July 6, 2012

For More Information Contact:

David Norris, Citizen Information Center, 402-441-7547

Lynn Johnson, Parks and Recreation, 402-441-8265

Recreation Centers Return to Regular Summer Weekend Hours

"F" Street open Saturday and Sunday, Belmont closed

The City Parks and Recreation Department announced today that the "F" Street and Belmont Recreation Centers will return to regular summer weekend hours Saturday and Sunday. The two recreation centers had previously extended their weekend hours of operation to accommodate citizens seeking shelter from the extreme heat.

The "F" Street Community Center, 1225 "F" Street, will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The Belmont Community Center, 1234 Judson, will be closed Saturday and Sunday, returning to regular weekday hours on Monday.

Those without air conditioning also can cool off during regular hours at libraries, senior centers and other recreation centers. Hours for City facilities can be found at lincoln.ne.gov.

Information on local weather, the heat index and safety precautions is available at the NWS Web site weather.gov. More health information can be found at the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cdc.gov.