How Washingtonians are beating the spring heat
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — With temperatures reaching the upper 80s in Washington, D.C,. and across most of our region, people in the District are searching for ways to beat the spring heat, as other traditional cool-down spots remain closed for the season.
DC News Now crews found people beating the heat just about any way they can, whether that’s staying dry in the shade or splashing around somewhere.
DC News Now’s Randi Bass set out to find the most comfortable spot to spend the day outside.
She found the best spot to be Hains Point at East Potomac Park in Southwest: A cool breeze coming off the Potomac, plenty of shady spots to set up for the day and ample space for families to play, park, bike, walk and spread out.
The park, which has no entry fee, also lends itself to biking, jogging, fishing and picnicking under the cover of tall trees and thick leaves.
DC News Now crews also caught people pedal-boarding on the Potomac River, plus sightseeing and paddle boarding over on the Tidal Basin.
“I came down here for cherry blossom season but I never made it over to the Jefferson Memorial, so we’re gonna do that today,” said Bobby Gladding, who’s gearing up for his first summer as a D.C. resident. “I’ll tell you what I’m not looking forward to is the humidity. I hear it gets swampy around here.”
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Many of D.C.’s pools and splash pads aren’t on yet since it’s only April, but we found one District family cooling off in a fun fountain at the Wharf.
“The weather’s heating up, so we’ve got to find cool ways to be cool,” said Joe Chidley, as his 4-year-old nephew stomped and splashed in the fountain. “I think we’re gonna grab some lunch and get in some shade soon, too.”
As for the city’s public pools and splash pads, DC News Now asked the Department of Parks and Recreation if there’s any chance it might open or turn on early, but the department did not respond back in time for publication.
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