06/23/2025
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π‘οΈ Community Cooling Centers
Beginning Tuesday, June 24, Columbus Recreation and Parks Department will open five regional cooling centers, operating daily from 8 a.m. β 9 p.m., until the heat subsides:
- Dodge Community Center β 667 Sullivant Ave., 43215
- Driving Park Community Center β 1100 Rhoads Ave., 43206
- Glenwood Community Center β 1888 Fairmont Ave., 43223
- Linden Community Center β 1350 Briarwood Ave., 43211
- Marion Franklin Community Center β 2801 Lockbourne Rd., 43207
All other community centers remain open for regular programming and are available for residents to cool down during hours of operation.
π Pools & π¦ Spraygrounds
Outdoor Pools will extend hours from 1 β 8 p.m. daily starting June 24. Admission is FREE during the heat advisory. A Leisure Card is still required.
Spraygrounds at Barnett, Blackburn, Linden, and Scioto Southland will operate 12 β 8 p.m., free of charge.
Please check pool status and capacity limits before visiting, and remember to follow all posted rules for safety.
π Columbus Metropolitan Libraries
All library branches are open until 8 p.m. and provide a safe, air-conditioned space for cooling off.
π Free COTA Rides
COTA will waive all fares through Tuesday, June 24 to ensure residents can access cooling centers and essential services safely.
ποΈ Community-Based Cooling Site
Thanks to support from Columbus City Council, Community Development for All People (946 Parsons Avenue) will serve as a cooling center from June 23 β 26, open until 10:00 p.m. daily.
π΅ Resources for Seniors
Franklin County residents 60+ can request a FREE box fan through the Office on Aging.
Request online: officeonaging.org/boxfan
Or call: 614-525-6200
Please help us get this information into the hands of those who need it most. Our collective response ensures that every resident β especially our most vulnerable β can stay safe and cool.
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