Beat the Heat with Hydrant Parties in July
The city’s Recreation Department is pairing up with the Pierre Fire Department to help the community stay cool this summer. Every Tuesday evening in July, the city will host neighborhood fire hydrant parties.
This is the second summer the recreation department has organized hydrant parties.
“It was something we tried during the heat of COVID, and it was really popular,” said Mindy Cheap, Recreation Superintendent. “It was so well received that we decided to bring it back.”
The parties will feature oversized sprinklers provided by the Pierre Volunteer Fire Department.
“We run the water through our hoses on our fire truck, and then shoot the water in the air to make a monster-sized sprinkler,” said Fire Chief Ian Paul.
There will also be water balloons, super soakers, and popsicles to keep participants cool.
No registration is necessary
All parties will be held from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Locations and dates are below.
July 6
Steamboat Park
July 13
Devine Park
July 20
Brandt’s Pond Park
July 27
Harrison Park