Temperatures hit 90 degrees for the first time in Boston this year on Thursday and many families headed out to splash pads to cool down, with more pools set to open this weekend ahead of a potential heat wave.
A mad dash toward the splash pad, accompanied by delightful squeals and splashing, as Boston families try to beat the heat Thursday.
Long line for wading pool
“Luckily we live in walking distance of so many splash pads and playgrounds. That’s really, really nice that Boston makes that so accessible,” said one nanny.
At Artesani Park in Brighton, parents, nannies and kids found themselves in good company: A long line of hot people stretched around the wading pool…