Pittsburgh cooling centers open Friday as temperatures soar
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Temperatures are soaring across the country, including right here in Pittsburgh. With the temperature predicted to exceed 90 degrees and the oppressive humidity, some people need help to stay cool.
>> CLICK HERE: Updated forecast
So, the City of Pittsburgh is opening five cooling centers to help people beat the heat and humidity. They are listed below.
Brighton Heights Healthy Active Living Community Center
3515 McClure Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412-766-4656
Greenfield Healthy Active Living Community Center
745 Greenfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-422-6551
Homewood Healthy Active Living Community Center
7321 Frankstown Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
412-244-4190
Sheraden Healthy Active Living Community Center
720 Sherwood Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa 15204
412-777-5012
South Side Market House Healthy Active Living Community Center
12th & Bingham Streets
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412-488-8404
The locations above will be open Friday, July 22 , until 7 p.m.
The City shared with media a list of recreation centers that are open as well. All are welcome.
AMMON (2217 Bedford Avenue, 15219) Monday-Friday: 9 AM to 7 PM
ARLINGTON (2201 Salisbury Street, 15210) Monday-Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM
BROOKLINE (1400 Oakridge Street, 15226) Monday-Friday: 9 AM to 7 PM
JEFFERSON (605 Redknap Street, 15212) Monday-Friday: 9 AM to 6 PM
MAGEE (745 Greenfield Avenue, 15217) Monday-Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM
ORMSBY (79 S. 22nd Street, 15203) Monday-Friday: 9 AM to 6 PM
PAULSON (1201 Paulson Avenue, 15206 Monday-Friday: 9 AM to 6 PM
PHILLIPS (201 Parkfield Street, 15210) Monday-Friday: 9 AM to 7 PM
WARRINGTON (329 Warrington Avenue, 15210) Monday-Friday: 9 AM to 6 PM
WEST PENN (450 30th Street, 15219) Monday-Friday: 9 AM to 9 PM
For more information on the senior centers, visit this link.
