Parks, Recreation and Marine

Cooling Center Locations 

Cooling Centers are open and operating during regular hours.

If the sun is making it hard to get through the day, then come enjoy the cool air conditioning at several Long Beach Community Centers. The following is a list of community centers near you that will offer a cool place to stay during center hours. Some centers may be opened after hours on an emergency basis.

Please contact Community Centers locations ahead of time to confirm they are open in the case of unexpected closures.

Cooling Centers Open during our normal hours Monday - Friday below:

Visit any park community center during regular open hours to enjoy a cool environment.

• Admiral Kidd Park Community Center 3pm – 7pm
• Cesar E. Chavez Park Community Center 9am – 7pm
• Drake Park Center 3pm- 6pm
• El Dorado Park West Community Center 9am - 6pm
• Houghton Park Community Center 9am – 7pm
• Long Beach Senior Center 9am – 5pm
• MacArthur Park 2:30pm – 5:30pm
• Martin Luther King Jr. Park Community Center 3pm -6pm
• McBride Park Community Center 9am – 7pm
• Orizaba Park Community Center 3pm- 6pm
• Silverado Park Community Center 9am -7pm
• Stearns Champions Park Community Center 3pm – 6pm
• Veterans Park Community Center 3pm -6pm

People are encouraged to check on friends, family and neighbors who are home-bound to make sure they are not affected by the heat.

Older adults, those with chronic illnesses, infants and young children are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses. However, anyone can suffer heat illness and should take precautions to reduce the risk of heat-related illness and injury.

Stay Cool

• Choose lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.
• Limit activities, when possible, to morning and evening hours.
• Spend peak heat hours (noon to 6 p.m.) in air-conditioning or take a cool shower or bath.

Hydrate

• Drink plenty of fluids; don’t wait until you’re thirsty.
• Stay away from alcohol, caffeine and very sugary drinks; they can be dehydrating.
• Replace salt and minerals lost during sweating with sports drinks or salty snacks.
• Make sure pets have plenty of water.
• If you have a chronic health condition, are on water pills or have been advised to limit water by your doctor, check in with your health care provider for guidance.

Protect Against Heat-Related Illness

• Apply sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours.
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat.
• Make sure pets have access to shade and water.
• Wear sunglasses that provide 100% UVA and UVB protection. Chronic exposure to the sun can cause cataracts.
• Never leave a child or pet in a parked car or asleep in direct sunlight.

Signs of Heat-Related Illness
Get medical help right away if a person’s temperature rises to 103 or above; if a person loses consciousness; if they experience fast, strong pulse; or symptoms last longer than one hour or worsen. In addition to those listed above, signs of heat-related illness include:

• Heavy sweating
• Cold, pale and clammy skin
• Nausea and vomiting
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Confusion

Additionally, provide entry-proof barriers around pools and spas, and always have adult supervision while children are near water.

To learn more, visit longbeach.gov/extremeheat or call 562.570.7907.