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      Where To Cool Off in Pasadena

      two girls ice skating

      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.
      An entrance of a building

      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.

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