Media Contact: Solene Manoukian
(818) 548-4844 (Office)
solmanoukian@glendaleca.gov

Glendale, CA - The City of Glendale Community Services & Parks Department is extending the operation of its cooling centers located at four community centers through Friday, September 9, 2022. Due to the updated weather forecasts calling for temperatures to remain over 95 degrees through the end of the week, the department is extending cooling center operations through the end of the week. Additionally, the City is extending the hours of operation for splash pads until 8:00 p.m. daily through Sunday, September 11, 2022. The splash pads are located at Cerritos Park and Pacific Park and will remain open until 8 p.m. instead of closing at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday.

Cooling Centers (PDF)

The City of Glendale is highly encouraging those who do not have a cool place to be during the hottest time of the day to come to one of four community centers located throughout the city to beat the heat and cool off. Social distancing protocols will be observed; participants must wear a face covering at all times while in the cooling center. Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times. Residents are encouraged to visit www.glendaleca.gov/beattheheat for the latest information and hours of operation at each location.

The Community Services & Parks Department also has the Cooling Fan Assistance Program available to eligible seniors who live within the boundaries of the City of Glendale. The program’s goal is to help low-income seniors in Glendale keep cool when the temperatures rise. The program provides one free fan to elderly residents 60 years of age or older who live in the City of Glendale and meet other eligibility requirements.

The program enables seniors to remain comfortable while remaining at home.

For more information and eligibility criteria regarding the Cooling Fan Assistance Program, please call (818) 548-3775.

If you plan to be outdoors, please take precautions to protect yourself from the sun and heat.

• Avoid the sun from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. when the burning rays are strongest.
• Reduce physical activity.
• Wear wide-brimmed hat and light-colored, lightweight, loose-fitting clothes when you are outdoors.
• Avoid hot, heavy meals that include proteins.
• Set your air conditioner between 75° to 80°. If you don’t have air-conditioning, take a cool shower twice a day.
• Drink plenty of fluids, even if you are not thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
• Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 if you need to be in the sun.
• Stay in shade whenever working outdoors.
• Don’t forget about your pets; they need plenty of water and shade.

Cooling Center Dates, Hours of Operation, and Locations:

Dates: Tuesday, September 6, 2022, through Friday, September 9, 2022.

Adult Recreation Center
201 E. Colorado St., Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 548-3775
Cooling Center Hours of Operation:
Mon-Thur: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sparr Heights Community Center
1613 Glencoe Way, Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 548-2188
Cooling Center Hours of Operation:
Daily: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Maple Park Community Center
820 E. Maple Street Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 548-3694
Cooling Center Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Pacific Community Center
501 A. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204
(818) 548-4098
Cooling Center Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Symptoms of dehydration and heat cramps include dizziness, fatigue, faintness, headaches, rapid heartbeat, muscle cramps and increased thirst. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention or call 911.

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