07/28/2025
โ๏ธ HEAT ADVISORY: Cooling Stations Open Across Columbus ๐ง
With dangerously high temperatures baking the Valley this weekโpossibly reaching an intense 107ยฐ heat index (hello โ๏ธ) our amazing city officials are stepping up in a big way. The Columbus-Muscogee Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Columbus ParksandRecreation, and Columbus Metra Transit System have teamed up to open community cooling stations for anyone who needs a seriously cool, safe escape from the brutal summer heat.
๐ฆ Cooling centers will be open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. now through Friday at the following welcoming, air-conditioned rec centers:
๐ 29th Street Recreation Center โ 501 29th St
๐ Boxwood Recreation Center โ 1068 Enoch Dr
๐ Carver Park Recreation Center โ 6665 Hunter Rd
๐ Comer Recreation Center โ 107 41st St
๐ Frank Chester Recreation Facility โ 1441 Benning Dr
๐ Michael Fluellen Recreation Center โ 2824 8th St
๐ Northside Recreation Center โ 2010 American Way
๐ Psalmond Road Rec Center โ 6550 Psalmond Rd
๐ Shirley B. Winston Rec Center โ 5025 Steam Mill Rd
๐ Tillinghast Recreation Center โ 1425 13th Ave
๐ METRA buses will also be graciously providing rides to and from cooling stations for anyone needing transportation.
Please share this urgently important info with neighbors, friends, and familyโespecially the elderly, young children, and those without reliable AC. ๐ Letโs keep Columbus cool, connected, and cared for.
๐ For more details, contact the Mayorโs Office at (706) 225-4712.
Columbus: Cooling stations are available to help you escape the heat! Find relief at
โข 29th Street Recreation Center - 501 29th Street
โข Boxwood Recreation Center - 1068 Enoch Drive
โข Carver Park Recreation Center - 6665 Hunter Road
โข Comer Recreation Center - 107 41st Street
โข Frank Chester Recreation Facility - 1441 Benning Drive
โข Michael Fluellen Recreation Center - 2824 8th Street
โข Northside Recreation Center - 2010 American Way
โข Psalmond Road Recreation Center - 6550 Psalmond Road
โข Shirley Recreation Center - 5025 Steam Mill Road
โข Tillis Recreation Center - 1425 13 Avenue
METRA buses will transport those seeking relief from the heat to the recreation centers
through Friday evening.