With temperatures climbing into the 90s, Connecticut residents are searching for ways to beat the heat.
One popular solution? Water.
People searched for relief from the heat anywhere they could find it. At New Haven's Lighthouse Point Park, the splash pad seemed to be a major attraction, appealing to many.
A splash pad off Cosey Beach Avenue in East Haven was another popular addition. The endless stream of water proved one of the only ways to cool down.
Across the street from the splash pad, the waters of Long Island Sound beckoned.
"We get hot, get in the water, come back," said Stefan Jarosz, who is building a house on Cosey Beach Avenue.
When they weren’t in the water, many opted for a bit of shade where they could catch a slight breeze.
"This is the best beach," said Roberta Stober, who came to East Haven from Trumbull. "You can sit under the tree. You don’t have to go out on the beach when it’s real hot like this. You get cooled off."
For those without access to beaches or splash pads, many communities are opening cooling centers to provide residents with comfortable places to relax.
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