Emergency services in Australia have been taken aback by recent thermal imaging reports showing that the temperature of urban bowling greens can reach an astonishing 86 degrees Fahrenheit (around 30 degrees Celsius). Such extreme temperatures not only pose a risk to players but also demonstrate a broader issue of urban heat in regional cities, where certain surfaces can be double the official ambient temperature during hot days. These findings underline the urgent need for improved heat mitigation strategies in urban planning.