Summer Heat2024-01-16T11:25:21-08:00

The Vegas heat is coming in HOT and the RTC is here to help you beat triple-digit temps all summer long with water, sunscreen, prizes and more!

The RTC is taking steps to help keep riders safe from dangerous heat conditions during the annual Summer Heat campaign. During several pop-up events at transit centers and high-traffic bus stops, RTC staff will be passing out donated water and sunscreen, as well as discounts to local businesses to increase awareness and promote safety while traveling during Southern Nevada’s hottest months.

We apologize if you’ve experienced longer wait times for service, primarily due to significant roadway construction and increased ridership. We look forward to our transit service change on July 1 that is designed to help improve reliability.

Visit Summer Heat partners to take advantage of the deals just for transit riders like you. Present your paper or digital transit pass to the following businesses and ask for the Summer Heat discount.

Marsigliano's Pizzeria

10% off with bus pass

8125 W Sahara Ave Ste 170
Las Vegas, NV 89117
702-979-9222

Paige and Rye

Use code “RTC” at the online store for 20% off

1875 Festival Plaza Dr, 
Las Vegas, NV 89135
702-755-0266

Braud’s Funnel Cake Café

10% off an ice cream waffle bowl if you present your transit pass

6605 S Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-818-4484

 

Letty's de Leticia's Cocina

10% OFF with bus pass – with $20 minimum order

807 S. Main Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-476-9477

Sight and Sound Candy & More

10% OFF with proof of transit pass

1000 North Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89106
702-648-4444

Brooklyn's Best Pizza and Pasta

10% OFF with proof of transit pass at Charleston Location

241 W. Charleston Blvd. Suite 101
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702-444-4645

Battle Blast Laser Tag

10% OFF with proof of transit pass

8125 W. Sahara Suite #200
Las Vegas, NV 89117
702-228-0951

Santa's Wrap

$5.00 OFF with $20.00+ purchase 

9850 S> Maryland Pkwy Ste. #4
Las Vegas, NV 89183
702-888-3586

Other local partners are generously providing donations to support Summer Heat 2023. RTC staff members will be visiting the Bonneville Transit Center and the South Strip Transit Terminal each week from June 6 – September 5, to discuss heat safety and distribute the items local Summer Heat partners are donating, including water bottles, sunglasses, fans, hand sanitizer, sunscreen and more!

Comprehensive-Cancer-Centers

Comprehensive Cancer Centers is donating packets of sunscreen and cooling scarves to the Summer Heat campaign. The award-winning multi-specialty practice is comprised of medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, breast surgery, pulmonary medicine and clinical research, with various treatment centers and offices throughout Southern Nevada. The team of medical professionals at Comprehensive offer sophisticated diagnostic tools, the latest advances in cancer treatment, a full range of innovative, exclusive services and research-based care in a supportive and caring environment.

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste, container rental and field services. Republic's industry-leading commitments to advance circularity, reduce emissions and decarbonize operations are helping deliver on its vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. The largest private broadband company in America, we proudly serve nearly seven million homes and businesses across 18 states. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that make each one unique.

Nevada Health Link is donating hundreds of water bottles to this year's Summer Heat campaign. Nevada Health Link is the online insurance marketplace operated by the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange (Exchange), which was established per Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) in 2011 by the State of Nevada and began operations in 2013 on the belief that all Nevadans deserve access to health insurance. Nevada Health Link connects eligible Nevada residents to budget-appropriate health and dental coverage and is the only place where qualifying consumers can receive federal tax credits to help cover premium costs.

Immunize Nevada is widely recognized as Nevada’s trusted resource for immunizations and community health for all ages by fostering education and statewide collaboration. As Nevada’s only statewide nonprofit dedicated to immunizations, Immunize Nevada saves lives by preventing disease and promoting health. We accomplish this through increasing the vaccination rates of Nevada’s children, teens, adults, and seniors; ensuring adequate public health resources; training healthcare professionals; and expanding health collaborations.

Anthem Medicare helps improve healthcare access and quality for more than 650,000 Nevadans by developing innovative care management programs and services. Anthem’s top priority is the health and well-being of its members and enabling access to comprehensive healthcare. Through health education and community outreach programs, members are empowered to choose and sustain a healthy lifestyle.

HADCO Staffing Solutions is a proud, woman-owned and Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE Certified) Las Vegas-based company that redefines excellence in the staffing industry.  With nearly 40 years of combined experience in the hospitality industry, we have the knowledge to offer you streamlined solutions for your staffing needs.  We have lived and breathed conventions, special events, tradeshows, and large corporate meetings over the past two decades and understand the need that is missing in our marketplace.

RTC staff will be out at the Bonneville Transit Center or South Strip Transit Center each week from June 1 – September 6 passing out free water, sunscreen and summer necessities, plus chances to win DISCOVERY Children’s Museum passes, 7-day transit passes and more!

Stop by to collect your prizes at any of the following pop-up events (Dates and times are subject to change)

JUNE

Date Time Location
Tuesday, June 6 1 – 3 p.m. Bonneville Transit Center
Tuesday, June 13 1 – 3 p.m. South Strip Transit Terminal
Wednesday, June 21 1 – 4 p.m. Bonneville Transit Center
Friday, June 30 1 – 3 p.m. Bonneville Transit Center

 

JULY

Date Time Location
Wednesday, July 5 11 – 1 p.m. South Strip Transit Terminal
Tuesday, July 11 1 – 4 p.m. Bonneville Transit Center
Thursday, July 20 1 – 4 p.m. South Strip Transit Terminal
Monday, July 24 1 – 4 p.m. Bonneville Transit Center

 

AUGUST

Date Time Location
Wednesday, August 2 1 – 4 p.m. Bonneville Transit Center
Tuesday, August 8 2 – 5 p.m. South Strip Transit Terminal
Tuesday, August 15 1 – 4 p.m. Bonneville Transit Center
Wednesday, August 23 1 – 4 p.m. South Strip Transit Terminal
Tuesday, August 29 1 – 4 p.m. Bonneville Transit Center

 

SEPTEMBER

Date Time Location
Tuesday, September 5 1 – 4 p.m. Bonneville Transit Center

Looking for ways to escape the heat? Check out these local cooling stations accessible via transit!

Walnut Recreation Center
3075 N. Walnut Road (south of E. Cheyenne Avenue)
Las Vegas, 89115
Phone: (702) 455-8402
Hours: 7:00am-6:00 pm M-F
Route: 218 (Cheyenne) 

Pearson Community Center
1625 West Carey Avenue (west of N. Martin Luther King Blvd)
Las Vegas, 89032
Phone: (702) 455-1220
Hours: 8:00am-6:00pm M-F
Route: 105 (Martin L. King), 214 (H & D Streets)

Catholic Charities
1511 North Las Vegas Blvd (near Foremaster Lane)
Las Vegas, 89101
Phone: (702) 385-2662
Hours: 12:00-3:00 pm daily
Route: 113 (Las Vegas Blvd. N.), 209 (Vegas Dr./Owens)

Hollywood Recreation Center
1650 S. Hollywood Blvd (north of American Beauty Ave)
Las Vegas, 89142
Phone: (702) 455-0566
Hours: 6:00am-8:00pm M-F
Route: NOT SERVED BY FIXED-ROUTE

Cambridge Recreation Center
3930 Cambridge Street (north of E. Flamingo Blvd)
Las Vegas, 89119
Phone: (702) 455-7169
Hours: 7:00am-8:00pm M-F
Route: 109 (Maryland Pkwy.)

Whitney Recreation Center
5712 E. Missouri Avenue (south of Tropicana Blvd & west of Boulder Hwy)
Las Vegas, 89122
Phone: (702) 455-7576
Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm M-F
Route: BHX (Boulder Highway Express)

Downtown Recreation Center
105 W. Basic Road (east of Pacific Avenue)
Henderson, 89009
Phone: (702) 267-4040
Hours: 11:00am-6:00pm M-F
Route: BHX-A (Boulder Highway Express “A” Branch)

Downtown Senior Center (age 50+)
27 E. Texas Avenue (near E. Army Street)
Henderson, 89015
Phone: (702) 267-4150
Hours: 12:00-3:00 pm M-F
Route: BHX (Boulder Highway Express)

Courtyard Homeless Resource Center
1401 Las Vegas Blvd. North (enter at 310 Foremaster Lane)
Las Vegas, 89101
Phone: (702) 229-6117
Hours: 24 hours all days
Route: 113 (Las Vegas Blvd. North), 209 (Vegas/Owens)

Share Village (daily hydration only)
50 N. 21st Street (east of E Charleston Blvd)
Las Vegas, 89101
Phone: (702) 222-1680
Hours: 6:00-7:00am breakfast pantry
8:00-10:00am grocery pantry
Route: 206 (Charleston), BHX (Boulder Highway Express), 110 (Eastern)

Beat the heat with local pools accessible via transit

Aliante Casino Hotel & Spa
RTC Route: 119
Location: 7300 N Aliante Pkwy, North Las Vegas, NV 89084
Hours: Daily 10AM – 7PM
Entrance Fees:

  • Children 3 and Under – Free
  • Kids: $10
  • Adults: $25

Circa (Stadium Swim) 21+

RTC Route: 106
Location: 8 Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9AM – 11PM
Entrance Fees:  $30 – $40 General Admissions (varies per day)

Golden Nugget  
RTC Route: 401
Location: 129 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Hours: Swimming Hours: 9AM – 7PM
Entrance Fees:

  • Monday – Friday: $20 
  • Sunday: $30

*All guests under age 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 

Green Valley Ranch
RTC Route: 111
Location: 2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052
Hours:

  • May 2 – September 6: 9AM – 7PM
  • September 6 – October 30: 10 AM – 6PM

Entrance Fees:

  • Monday – Friday: $30 adults and $20 kids
  • Saturday – Sunday: $40 adults and $25 kids

M Resort
RTC Routes: RTC-OnDemand & 122
Location: 12300 Las Vegas Blvd S, Henderson, NV 89044
Hours: Daily 10AM – 6 PM
Entrance Fees:

  • Monday – Thursday: $15 General Admission 
  • Friday – Sunday, Holidays: $25 General Admission
  • Children (10 years old & under):$10

Red Rock Resort

RTC Routes: 206
Location: 11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Hours: Daily 9AM – 7PM
Entrance Fees:

  • Adult Weekday: $30
    Child Weekday: $20
  • Adult Weekend: $40
    Child Weekend: $25

Cowabunga Bay Henderson Water Park
RTC Routes: 212 & BHX
Location: 900 Galleria Dr, Henderson, NV 89011
Hours: Hours vary depending on the day and month. Visit the link for more information.
Entrance Fees:

  • General Admission (guests 42” and above) – $44.99
  • Youth (under 42”) – $32.99
  • Senior (65+) – $19.99
  • Twilight (Summer Nights) – $29.99

Cowabunga Canyon Summerlin Water Park
RTC Route: 120
Location: 7055 S Fort Apache Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89148
Hours: Hours vary depending on the day and month. Visit the link for more information.
Entrance Fees:

  • General Admission (guests 42” and above) – $44.99
  • Youth (under 42”) – $32.99
  • Senior (65+) – $19.99
  • Twilight (Summer Nights) – $29.99

Bill & Lillie Heinrich Y
RTC Routes: 207 & 104
Location: 4141 Meadows Lane Las Vegas, NV 89107
Hours:

  • Monday – Friday: 2PM – 7PM
  • Saturday: 12PM – 4PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Entrance Fees: $3

Durango Hills Y
RTC Route: 218
Location: 3521 N. Durango Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89129
Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 1PM – 6PM
  • Friday: 2PM – 7PM
  • Saturday – Sunday: 12PM – 5PM

Entrance Fees: $5

Centennial Hills Y
RTC Route: 106
Location: 6601 N. Buffalo Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89131
Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 12PM – 5PM
  • Friday: 2PM – 7PM
  • Saturday – Sunday: 12PM – 5PM

Entrance Fees: $5

SkyView Y
RTC Route: DVX
Location: 3050 E. Centennial Parkway North Las Vegas, NV 89081
Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 6AM – 12PM ; 3PM – 7:30PM
  • Friday: 6AM – 7PM
  • Saturday: 7AM – 4PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Entrance Fees: $5

Baker Pool
RTC Route: 109
Location: 1020 E. St. Louis Ave., 89104
Open Swim Hours:

  • Tuesday & Thursday: 6PM – 9PM
  • Sunday: 12PM – 4PM

Entrance Fees:

  • Ages 3 and younger – free
  • Ages 4-17 – $2
  • Adults ages 18-49 – $3
  • Seniors ages 50+ – $2

Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool
RTC Route: 111
Location: 889 N. Pecos Road, 89101
Open Swim Hours:

  • M/W/F: 6PM-9PM
  • Tuesday and Thursday: 12PM – 4PM
  • Saturday: 12PM – 6PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Entrance Fees:

  • Ages 3 and younger – free
  • Ages 4-17 – $2
  • Adults ages 18-49 – $3
  • Seniors ages 50+ – $2

Municipal Pool
RTC Route: 215
Location: 431 E. Bonanza Road, 89101
Open Swim Hours:

  • Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 10AM – 8PM 
  • Tuesday and Thursday: 8AM – 8PM
  • Saturday: 12PM – 5PM 
  • Sundays: Closed

Entrance Fees:

  • Ages 3 and younger – free
  • Ages 4-17 – $2
  • Adults ages 18-49 – $3
  • Seniors ages 50+ – $2

Garside Pool
RTC Route: 207
Location: 250 S. Torrey Pines Drive, 89107
Indoor Pool Hours:
June 6-July 3, open swim hours will be:

  • Daily: 12PM – 4PM
  • Monday-Friday: 6PM – 9PM

July 4-Aug. 6, open swim hours will be:

  • Monday-Saturday: 12PM – 4PM
  • Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 6PM – 9PM

Entrance Fees:

  • Ages 3 and younger – free
  • Ages 4-17 – $2
  • Adults ages 18-49 – $3
  • Seniors ages 50+ – $2

Petitti Pool
RTC Route: 110
Location: 2505 Bruce Street (Off of Carey between Donna and Civic Center.)
Hours:

  • Wed – Saturday: 12PM – 5PM
  • Sunday: 12PM – 6PM

Entrance Fees:

  • Children under 3 – free 
  • Child 3-7: $1.00 
  • Adult 18-54: $2.00 
  • Seniors 55+: $1.00  

Prentiss Walker Memorial Park & Pool
RTC Route: 105
Location: 1509 June Street (On Martin Luther King between Carey and Cheyenne.)
Hours:

  • Wed – Saturday: 12PM – 5PM
  • Sunday: 12PM – 6PM

Entrance Fees:

  • Children under 3- free 
  • Child 3-7: $1.00 
  • Adult 18-54: $2.00 
  • Seniors 55+: $1.00 

Silver Mesa Activity Pool
RTC Route: 219
Location: 4095 Allen Lane (next to the Silver Mesa Recreation Center, between Alexander and Craig)
Hours:

  • Wednesday – Thursday: 12PM – 5PM
  • Friday – Saturday: 12PM – 6PM
  • Sunday: 12PM – 5PM

Entrance Fees:

  • Children under 3 – free 
  • Child 3-7: $2.00 
  • Adult 18-54: $3.00 
  • Seniors 55+: $2.00 

Whitney Ranch Activity Pool
RTC Route: 115
Location: 1575 B Galleria Dr. Henderson, NV 89014
Hours:

  • Monday & Wednesday: 12PM – 4PM
  • Saturday & Sunday: 11AM – 6PM
  • Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: Closed

Entrance Fees:

  • City of Henderson Residents
    • Adults: $5
    • Children & Seniors: $3
  • Non City of Henderson Residents
    • Adults: $5.75
    • Children & Seniors: $3.45 

Whitney Ranch Indoor Pool
RTC Route: 115
Location: 1575 B Galleria Dr. Henderson, NV 89014\
Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 6AM – 11:30AM; 2PM – 8PM
  • Friday: 6AM – 11:30AM; 2PM – 6PM
  • Saturday: 7AM – 12PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Entrance Fees:

  • City of Henderson Residents
    • Adults: $5
    • Children & Seniors: $3
  • Non City of Henderson Residents
    • Adults: $5.75
    • Children & Seniors: $3.45 

Black Mountain Aquatic Complex
RTC Route: 221
Location: 599 Greenway Rd. Henderson, NV 89015
Hours:

  • Tuesday & Thursday: 12PM – 4PM
  • Friday & Saturday: 11AM – 6PM
  • Monday, Wednesday & Sunday: Closed

Entrance Fees:

  • City of Henderson Residents
    • Adults: $5
    • Children & Seniors: $3
  • Non City of Henderson Residents
    • Adults: $5.75
    • Children & Seniors: $3.45

Henderson Multigenerational Activity Pool
RTC Routes: 111 & 221
Location: 250 S. Green Valley Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89102
Hours:

  • Tuesday & Thursday: 12PM – 4PM 
  • Saturday: 11AM – 6PM
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday: Closed

Entrance Fees:

  • City of Henderson Residents
    • Adults: $5
    • Children & Seniors: $3
  • Non City of Henderson Residents
    • Adults: $5.75
    • Children & Seniors: $3.45 

Henderson Multigenerational Indoor Pool
RTC Routes: 111 & 221
Location: 250 S. Green Valley Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89102
Hours:

  • Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 6AM – 11:30AM (9-11:30AM limited lane space)
  • Monday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Entrance Fees:

  • City of Henderson Residents
    • Adults: $5
    • Children & Seniors: $3
  • Non City of Henderson Residents
    • Adults: $5.75
    • Children & Seniors: $3.45

Silver Springs Outdoor Swimming pool
RTC Route: 111
Location: 1951 Silver Springs Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89074
Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 12PM – 4PM

Entrance Fees:

  • City of Henderson Residents
    • Adults: $5
    • Children & Seniors: $3
  • Non City of Henderson Residents
    • Adults: $5.75
    • Children & Seniors: $3.45

Wells Outdoor Swimming Pool
RTC Route: BHX
Location: 1650 Price St. Henderson, NV 89011
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 12PM – 4PM

Entrance Fees:

  • City of Henderson Residents
    • Adults: $5
    • Children & Seniors: $3
  • Non City of Henderson Residents
    • Adults: $5.75
    • Children & Seniors: $3.45

*valid Summerlin I.D. card required for entry

Trails Community Center
RTC Route: 210
Location: 1910 Spring Gate Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89134
Hours:

  • May 25 – 31; 11 AM to 8 PM (Daily)
  • June 1 – August 1; 11 AM to 6 PM; (Monday – Thursday);11 AM to 8 PM (Friday – Sunday)
  • August 2 – September 5; 11 AM to 8 PM (Daily)

Entrance Fees:

  • 18 and older – $5
  • Two to 17 years – $4
  • One year and younger – $1

Willows Park and Community Center
RTC Route: SX
Location: 2775 Desert Marigold Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Hours: May 25 – September 5; 11AM to 8PM (Daily)
Entrance Fees:

  • 18 and older – $5
  • Two to 17 years – $4
  • One year and younger – $1

The Vistas Community Center
RTC Route: 206
Location: 11312 Parkside Way, Las Vegas, NV 89138
Hours:

  • May 25 – August 7
    • 11AM to 8PM (Daily)
  • August 8 – September 5
    • 3PM to 8PM (Monday – Friday);11AM to 8PM (Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day)

Entrance Fees:

  • 18 and older – $5
  • Two to 17 years – $4
  • One year and younger – $1

DEFEAT THE HEAT

The Southern Nevada Health District says triple-digit temperatures are common between June and September in Southern Nevada. Everyone should take precautions to reduce their risk of heat-related illnesses. High summer temperatures can be especially harmful to older adults, people with chronic medical conditions, and children. Residents and visitors who may not be used to the high temperatures should use precautions. The SNHD says the following steps can help minimize the risk of heat-related illness and injury:

  • Plan activities earlier in the morning or later in the evening.
  • Dress in light, loose fitting clothes.
  • Wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect the face and use sunscreen.
  • If unaccustomed to working or exercising in a hot environment, start slowly and gradually increase the pace.
  • Avoid being out in the sun for extended periods.
  • When planning extended outdoor activity, bring an adequate supply of water. Drink plenty of water at regular intervals – regardless of activity level.
  • Avoid alcohol or liquids that contain high amounts of sugar.
  • Plan well-balanced light meals.
  • Check the local weather forecasts and plan activities accordingly.
  • Check on the status of homebound neighbors and relatives.

Caution: People who have epilepsy or heart, kidney, or liver disease; are on fluid-restrictive or low-salt diets; or have a problem with fluid retention should consult a doctor before increasing liquid intake or changing what they eat and drink.

People at greatest risk of experiencing heat-related illness:

  • Older people 65 years old or older may not compensate for heat stress efficiently and are less likely to sense and respond to change in temperature.
  • Infants and children up to 4 years old are sensitive to the effects of high temperatures and rely on others to regulate their environments and provide adequate liquids.
  • People who are overweight may be prone to heat sickness because of their tendency to retain more body heat.
  • People who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure, may be affected by extreme heat.
  • People who take certain medications, such as for depression, insomnia, or poor circulation, may be affected by extreme heat.
  • People who overexert themselves may become dehydrated and susceptible to heat sickness. Take caution if you work outdoors, exercise outside or use drugs or alcohol.

CLICK HERE for more SNHD information on how to stay safe in the extreme heat.

More information on extreme heat is available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website.

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