COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Recreation and Parks announced cooling centers will open starting Wednesday, June 19 until the extreme heat subsides.
The five cooling centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.:
- Dodge Community Center, 667 Sullivant Ave., 43215
- Driving Park Community Center, 1100 Rhoads Ave., 43206
- Glenwood Community Center, 1888 Fairmont Ave., 43223
- Linden Community Center, 1350 Briarwood Ave., 43211
- Marion Franklin Community Center, 2801 Lockbourne Road, 43207
The city said scheduled activities will resume as normal during regular hours at cooling centers. For a complete list of recreation centers and hours, click here.
Additionally, the city has extended hours at pools and playgrounds also starting Wednesday until temperatures wind down.
- All outdoor pools will be open daily from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The $1 admission will be waived starting Wednesday. Capacity limits may be enforced, and everyone is asked to follow all rules and staff instructions to ensure the safety of residents and staff. The city noted a free Leisure Card is still needed for admission, and proper swim attire is required.
- The Blackburn, Linden, North Bank and Scioto Southland spraygrounds will be open daily from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. All spraygrounds are free.