Waukesha County Cooling Centers

The Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use invites Pokémon GO players to safely take advantage of the Gyms and PokéStops located in the County Parks System’s ice arenas and beaches to stay cool during this week’s anticipated heat wave.

According to Waukesha County Parks press release, free Ice Skate Rentals at Both Ice Arenas, Extended Open Skate at Naga-Waukee

Thursday, July 21, 2016 the Park System will place Pokémon lures at the PokéStops outside both Waukesha County Ice Arenas during their open skate hours. Players who show the Pokemon GO app to Ice Arena staff at this time will receive a free ice skate rental.

Naga-Waukee Park Ice arena will extend its open skate hours on Thursday from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. (2699 Golf Rd, Delafield, WI 53018). Eble Park Ice Arena’s (19400 W. Bluemound Rd. Brookfield, WI 53045) open skate is from noon to 2:00 pm.

Members of the public may use the ice arenas as cooling stations for free. The cost to skate is $6.50 for adults and $5.00 for seniors and children.

Waukesha County Beaches

Multiple PokéStops and gyms are also located near each of Waukesha County’s six swimming beaches. Beach locations and hours are online at www.waukeshacounty.gov/swimming.

Waukesha County Parks is a fee-based park system. Daily passes cost $4 per car. More information is online at www.waukeshacountyparks.com.