Concord Closes Lime Ridge Open Space Due to Heat

The City of Concord has announced Lime Ridge Open Space is closed July 2-3 due to excessive heat this week.

Contra Costa County is under an excessive heat warning as temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees this week, creating dangerous conditions.

At the recommendation of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (ConFire), the City of Concord has closed its open space areas including Lime Ridge Open Space and the open space trails within Newhall Community Park from Tuesday, July 2 through the evening of Wednesday, July 3.

In coordination with ConFire, City staff will reevaluate the conditions mid-week and determine whether to extend the closures.

In addition to the health dangers that accompany extreme heat, the risk of fire danger is very high. Closure of the open spaces during this time will protect the public and firefighters and preserve firefighting resources.

Concord Cooling Stations

Due to anticipated high temperatures over the next several days, the City of Concord will open the Concord Senior Center as a cooling center, where air conditioning and comfortable seating are available. Located at 2727 Parkside Circle, the facility will be open as a cooling center on the following days:

• Tuesday, July 2, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Thursday, July 4, 1 p.m.-7 p.m.
• Friday, July 5, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Saturday, July 6, 1 p.m.-7 p.m.

People who visit the cooling centers should bring their own snacks, water, and activities. Pets are permitted if they are on-leash and are not aggressive or loud. Owners are responsible for feeding, watering, and taking their pet outside to relieve itself and cleaning up after them.

• The Meadow Homes Spray Park, 1351 Detroit Ave., is open daily through the summer from noon to 6 p.m.
• Concord Community Pool, 3501 Cowell Rd., will be open for recreational swimming 1-4 p.m. on weekdays, and 12:30-5 p.m. on weekends and on the July 4 holiday.
• Residents can also beat the heat in Concord at Sunvalley Shopping Center, Brenden Theatre, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, and any of the air-conditioned restaurants or retail stores in the area.

Other Heat Related Stories

• July 2 – Some East Bay Regional Parks Closed Due to Extreme Fire Conditions and Excessive Heat
• July 1 – Heat Wave, Cooling Centers and PG&E