Keep Cool in the Township of Langley

When it's summer in Township and the days get hotter, take steps to protect your health. Heat, especially extreme heat, can be harmful.

Protect yourself during hot weather

Use a thermometer to measure temperatures in your home as indoor temperatures above 26 degrees Celsius can be dangerous. If it is 31 degrees Celsius or higher in your home, go to a cool location.
Use an air conditioner to cool your home. Open windows and doors when the outdoor temperature is lower than the indoor temperature.
Sit in a cool bath, take a cold shower, or place part of your body in cool water.

Check on friends, family and neighbours, particularly if they are elderly and/or living alone.

NEVER leave children or pets alone in a parked car. Temperatures can rise rapidly in enclosed vehicles, becoming much hotter than the outdoor temperature.
Use fans to push hot air out and bring cooler air into your home overnight.

Where to keep cool in the Township

When it’s hot out, it’s important to spend time in air-conditioned spaces, such as a friend’s house, shopping mall, or neighbourhood organization. Find air-conditioned public spaces and spray parks in the Township of Langley where you can cool off when it’s hot in the links below, and in this poster.

Places to keep cool in the Township

Community and recreation centres

Aldergrove Community Centre – 27032 Fraser Highway
George Preston Recreation Centre – 20699 42 Avenue
W.C. Blair Recreation Centre – 22200 Fraser Highway
Walnut Grove Community Centre – 8889 Walnut Grove Drive
salishan Place by the River - 23430 Mavis Avenue

Fraser Valley Regional Libraries

Aldergrove Library – 26770 29 Avenue
Brookswood Library – 20045 40 Avenue
Dean Drysdale Library – 8889 Walnut Grove Drive
Fort Langley Library – 9167 Glover Road
Muriel Arnason Library – #130 – 20338 65 Avenue
Murrayville Library – #100 – 22071 48 Avenue

Spray parks

Brookswood Park – 40 Avenue and 200 Street
Fort Langley Community Park - St. Andrews Avenue and Nash Street
Goldenview Park – 20300 86 Avenue
Murrayville Outdoor Activity Park – 48A Avenue and 221 Street
Phillip Jackman Park – 32 Avenue and 271 Street
Walnut Grove Community Park – 89 Avenue and Walnut Grove Drive
Willoughby Community Park – 7700 block of 202A Street

Opening dates and hours vary by location. For more information, visit these links: Community and Recreation Centres, Spray Parks, Libraries.

Township parks

In the morning or early evening, enjoy shaded areas in one of the Township’s many parks.

Williams Park offers large shade trees and covered seating areas.
McClughan Park and the West Munday Creek trail system run through dense forest, offering some coolness and shade.
The Derek Doubleday Arboretum has a picnic shelter and large shade trees with picnic tables.

Nearby regional parks with shade include:

For those in need of shelter

The Gateway of Hope offers many services to support those in need.

Gateway of Hope: 5787 Langley Bypass, Langley, BC
Call: 604-514-7375 to learn more about the programs offered or visit their website.

Heat-related illnesses

Symptoms of heat exhaustion could include rashes, muscle cramps, dizziness or fainting, and headache. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should move to a cool place and drink water.
Symptoms of heat stroke, which is considered a medical emergency, include a high body temperature, dizziness or fainting, and confusion and lack of coordination. In these cases, call 911.
Review the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses so you can identify problems and seek help.

Preventing Heat-Related Emergencies

Stay hydrated and drink plenty of cool fluids.
Avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day.
Wear light, loose clothing to let air circulate and heat escape and always wear a hat.
Apply sunscreen (with SPF 15 or higher) as sunburned skin reduces the body’s ability to cool itself.
Take a lot of breaks in a cool or shady area to let your body cool off. This will help if you do need to be outside when it’s really hot.