09/03/2026
To beat the heat, until Saturday, September 5, riders can travel to a City facility by simply boarding a Wichita Transit bus and telling their driver to which location they are traveling. Transit will pick up and drop off riders at the stop closest to the cooling station. Vouchers will not be required. Buses will pick riders back up at the cooling stations and allow them to exit at any stop along the route. Information on routes may be found at Wichita.gov/transit. See less
This weekend is the last weekend for pools, and it's going to be a scorcher! We have a variety of opportunities for residents to escape the heat. 🌞 🕶️ ⬇️
🏊 The Aley, College Hill, Harvest and Minisa pools will close for the season at 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 6, so make sure and get out and enjoy the cold water this Saturday and Sunday from 1–6 p.m.
⛲ Residents are welcome to enjoy the 10 open splash pads as a fun way to cool off. Splash Pads will close on Sunday, September 27 at 8 p.m. for the season.
🆒 Between libraries, recreation centers and neighborhood resource centers, the City has an assortment of different public locations for residents to visit during extremely hot weather. Be sure to check facility hours!
🚌 Riders can travel to a City facility by simply boarding a Wichita Transit bus and telling their driver to which location they are traveling. Transit will pick up and drop off riders at the stop closest to the cooling station. Vouchers will not be required. Buses will pick riders back up at the cooling stations and allow them to exit at any stop along the route. Information on routes may be found at Wichita.gov/transit.
