How to Beat the Heat in Mahwah

Residents throughout Mahwah are trying to stay cool this week in near triple-digit temperatures.

Orange & Rockland said in a heat release Monday night that it is experiencing “exceptionally heavy air conditioner use,” throughout its service area, which includes Mahwah.

O&R reported reaching a peak electric demand of 1,469 megawatts Monday. That’s less than 200 megawatts shy of its peak electric demand of all time – 1,617 megawatts on August 2, 2006.

If you’ve been staying home in the AC, and are looking for a cool way to get out of the house, you’re in luck.

To help beat the heat, Patch reached out to locals on our Facebook page, and asked for suggestions on where to go to keep cool. These were the suggestions we got:

• Mahwah Municipal Pool - Non-members can pick up $10 day passes.
• Darlington County Park – You can go for a swim at Darlington. If you’re not a parks member, call (201) 327-3500 for information.
• Crestwood Lake in Allendale – Non-residents can buy a $10 daily guest pass.
• Cool, sweet treats – Try picking up some ice cream or frozen yogurt to cool off. Try Field of Creams, Rita's, Ernie's, Dairy Queen, Blueberry, or Baskin Robbins.
• Ramsey Cinema – Cool off while checking out Despicable Me 2 all week long. Lone Ranger is playing through Tuesday, and Turbo begins its run at the theater Wednesday.
• Shephard Lake in Ringwood - NJ residents can pick up a $5 weekday pass.
• Mahwah Library - The library is hosting events all week long, including an afternoon movie showing of 'Skyfall' and a DIY Magazine Bowl workshop. Check out all of the library's events here.

Got a suggestion that our Facebook friends didn’t make? Share your local cool-off ideas with your neighbors in the comments box below.