WORCESTER, Mass. - With temperatures feeling like the triple digits, it made for a busy day at Worcester’s pools, beaches and spray parks. 

For some, a visit to East Park's spray park on Thursday felt like a necessity.

“You know, I work in lawn care, I’ve been outside all day, nice spot to come and chill with the kids," said Mahlikhi Brown. "It’s brutal, you run out of water, you gotta go to somebody’s hose and start drinking from it.”

For lifeguards like Dominic Solitro, a day by the water is all in a day's work. It's his first summer working as a lifeguard, but he came to Bell Pond Beach prepared.

“Sometimes I can take a quick dip and I have the shade," said Solitro. "I brought a cooler today, so I was able to pack some extra water and Gatorade, stuff like that to stay hydrated."

Staying hydrated, especially on hot days, is very important. Worcester medical director Dr. Michael Hrish suggested carrying water with you at all times during the extreme heat.

He also recommended people avoid being outside for long periods of time during the day when you'll be exposed to peak heat and sun. 

"If you can avoid the heaviest sun dosing which is between the hours of 11 and 1 that is very important," said Hirsh. "What we've been finding the pattern now is even though thats the maximum sun dosage, the hottest time of the day seems to be now between 3 and 6, so thats another time you might avoid being out."

A heat advisory in in effect for the Worcester area until 8pm Friday.