AKRON, Ohio — Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan announced the city will extend hours for four community centers on Friday to help keep residents cool amid rising temperatures. 

What You Need To Know

  • Friday's highs are expected to hit the mid to high 90s with a low chance of showers

  • Four community centers will serve as "cooling" centers: Lawton, Mason Park, Patterson Park and Summit Lake

  • Each cooling center will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday

Friday's highs are expected to hit the mid- to high-90s with a low chance of showers. Because of this, four community centers will serve as "cooling" centers: Lawton, Mason Park, Patterson Park and Summit Lake.

“We are extending hours at four locations to ensure residents of all ages can escape the heat, even in the evening,” said Horrigan in a press release. “We also encourage all our residents to check in on their neighbors and family members who may be vulnerable to these high temperatures and take steps to keep children and pets well hydrated, rested, and out of the sun.” 

Each cooling center will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday. 

More details about each center:

Lawton Street Community Center

  • 1225 Lawton St.
  • Akron, OH 44320
  • 330-375-2825

Mason Park Community Center

  • 700 E. Exchange St.
  • Akron, Ohio 44306
  • 330-375-2821

Patterson Park Community Center

  • 800 Patterson Ave.
  • Akron, Ohio 44310
  • 330-375-2819

Summit Lake Community Center

  • 380 W. Crosier St.
  • Akron, Ohio 44311
  • 330-375-2826

Horrigan said summer camps at these locations will continue as scheduled, and all other community centers will be open to the public during their normal business hours.

For more tips on how to stay cool in the heat, click here.

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