The Windsor Essex County Health Unit has issued an extended heat warning due to dangerously hot and humid conditions expected throughout the week until Friday, July 3, 2026.  Stay informed with the following resources:

• Weather Alerts for Windsor-Leamington-Essex County: https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?onrm26=
• Windsor Essex County Health Unit: www.wechu.org
• https://www.wechu.org/your-environment/stay-cool-beat-heat
• www.ontario.ca/extremeheat

In response, the Town of Kingsville is opening the Kingsville Arena as a Cooling Station from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. This service will be available Monday to Friday this week, Jun 29 to July 3, and free Wi-Fi is available.

In addition, the Kingsville Branch of the Essex County Library invites residents to cool off during their regular opening hours, Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Locations:

• Kingsville Arena: 1741 Jasperson Drive
• Essex County Library Kingsville branch: 40 Main Street West

Splash Pads:

Our Splash Pads are also a great place for kids to cool off. The Town operates two locations: Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street, and Ridgeview Park in Cottam, 124 Fox Street. Hours of operation are 9:00 am - 9:00 pm.