Where To Cool Off in Pasadena

Pasadena Ice Skating Center (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

– Jackie Robinson Center

The Jackie Robinson Community Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave., will be open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Monday – Tuesday 8:00 am to 8:00 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.

Hill Avenue Branch (Photo – City of Pasadena)

– 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.