Pasadena City Hall on the morning of Friday, August 2, 2024 (Photo – ColoradoBlvd.net)
With the heat wave hitting much of the area, here’s a list of all the Cooling Centers in the city.
By News Desk
The Jackie Robinson Community Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave., will be open from Saturday, August 3 to Sunday, August 4, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Monday – Tuesday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. For more information, call (626) 744-7300.
How to Reach a 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.
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