Facilities slowly reopening at Sunrise Park after weekend power outage
Gavin Nguyen
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A power outage at Sunrise Park in Palm Springs caused events to be canceled and limited options for residents to cool off over the weekend.
The Library and Leisure Center are both open as of Tuesday morning. The Pavilion and baseball stadium are also set to have their powered restored later on Tuesday. The Swim Center remains closed and is expected to reopen on Wednesday.
“Power has been restored at the Swim Center; however, reopening the pool involves a multi-step process, including filling, cleaning, and rebalancing the chemicals. The City expects to reopen the pool [Wednesday]. The Library and Leisure Center are fully operational, and the Pavilion and Baseball Stadium are currently in the process of being powered up. We appreciate the community’s patience.”City of Palm Springs
Officials said the power outage was caused by an equipment failure on Saturday and affected multiple facilities within the park.
Wednesday’s temperatures are expected to surpass 115°F and an Extreme Heat Warning was issued for those scorching highs. Facilities like the swim center and library are popular spots for Palm Springs residents to cool off during the summer heat.
For more information on this topic contact the Park and Recreation Dept. at (760) 323-8272 or email recinfo@palmspringsca.gov.