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With a heat wave hitting much of the area, here’s a list of all the Cooling Centers in the area.
By News Desk
– Pasadena
Jackie Robinson Community Center
The Jackie Robinson Community Center, will offer extended hours Friday, July 5, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Saturday – Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. For more information, call (626) 744-7300.
How to reach the Cooling Center:
- Jackie Robinson Community Center is served by Pasadena Transit Route 20 and Metro Route 660 (exit Fair Oaks/Jackie Robinson Center or Fair Oaks/Hammond stop).
- Pasadena Dial-A-Ride members can call (626) 791-7200 to make appointments for rides. For schedule and route information or questions about becoming a Pasadena Dial-A-Ride member, visit PasadenaTransit.net or call (626) 744-4055.
Pasadena Public Libraries
While not official Cooling Centers, the Pasadena Public Library Department and other local area public libraries offer an enjoyable, air-conditioned respite from the heat and are, of course, a great place to catch up on your reading too! Pasadena Public Library locations and hours are:
- Allendale
1130 S. Marengo Ave. | (626) 744-7260
Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm - Hastings
3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd. | (626) 744-7262
Monday – Thursday, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday & Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm - Hill Avenue
55 S. Hill Ave. | (626) 744-7264
Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm - Jefferson
1500 E. Villa St. | Children’s Room (626) 744-8046, Teen Room (626) 744-4765
Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm - La Pintoresca
1355 N. Raymond Ave. | (626) 744-7268
Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm - Lamanda Park
140 S. Altadena Dr. | (626) 744-7266
Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm - Linda Vista
1281 Bryant St. | (626) 744-7278
Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm - San Rafael
1240 Nithsdale Rd. | (626) 744-7270
Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm - Santa Catalina
999 E. Washington Blvd. | (626) 744-7272
Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm - Villa Parke
363 E. Villa St. | (626) 744-6510
Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Ice Skating Center
A trip to the Pasadena Ice Skating Center, 300 E. Green St., is also a good way to beat the heat. For more information, call (626) 578-0800 or email rwinship@skatepasadena.com.
– Altadena
Loma Alta Park
3330 N Lincoln Ave Altadena, CA 91001
Google Directions
Monday – Thursday: 10:30 am to 9:00 pm. Friday: 10:30 am to 7:00 pm. Saturday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
This cooling center site is pet friendly*
For more information call: (626) 794-8811
Charles S. Farnsworth Park
568 Mount Curve Ave E Altadena, CA 91001
Google Directions
Monday – Thursday: 10:30 am to 9:00 pm. Friday: 10:30 am to 7:00 pm. Saturday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
This cooling center site is pet friendly.*
For more information call: (626) 794-8811
Altadena Senior Center
560 E. Mariposa Street Altadena, CA 91001
Google Directions
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
For more information call: (626) 798-0505
– Sierra Madre
Hart Park House Senior Center
222 W Sierra Madre Blvd Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Google Directions
Monday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. Tues: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Wed: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. Thu: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Friday – Saturday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm. Sunday: Closed.
For more information call: (626) 355-5278
Sierra Madre Library
350 W Sierra Madre Blvd Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Google Directions
Monday: 10:00 am- 8:00 pm. Tues: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Wed: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. Thu: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Friday – Saturday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm. Sunday: Closed.
For more information call: (626) 355-7186
– Arcadia
Arcadia Community Regional Park
405 S. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia, CA 91007
Google Directions
Monday – Thursday: 10:30 am to 9:00 pm. Friday: 10:30 am to 7:00 pm. Saturday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
This cooling center site is pet friendly.*
For more information call: (626) 821-4619
– San Gabriel
San Gabriel Library
500 S. Del Mar Ave San Gabriel, CA 91776
Google Directions
Tuesday – Wednesday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
For more information call: (626) 287-0761
– Monrovia
Monrovia Community Center
119 W. Palm Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016
Google Directions
Monday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. Tues: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Wed: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. Thu: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Friday – Saturday: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm. Sunday: Closed.
For more information call: (626) 256-8246
– Visit the Los Angeles County Public Health website to find other designated cooling centers in the Los Angeles County area.
*Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Pet owners must be present with their pets at all times. It is recommended that if pet owners can have confined pet carriers, they should bring these with them to the site.
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