Pasadena Offers Cooling Centers As Heat Soars

As temperatures continue to climb and the weekend forecast predicting a scorcher with triple-digit heat, Pasadena residents, particularly seniors and vulnerable populations, are being reminded of the importance of staying cool to prevent heat-related illnesses.

The City of Pasadena issued a statement Wednesday listing city cooling centers. For up-to-date information, residents should call each location before heading to them.

COOLING CENTER

The Jackie Robinson Community Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave., is the only pre-designated Cooling Center in the City of Pasadena and is ready to be open if there is a request from the County to activate. Jackie Robinson Community Center will be open from Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m, Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday- Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, please call (626) 744-7300.

Visit the Los Angeles County Public Health website to find other designated cooling centers throughout the Los Angeles County area.

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). Current Pasadena Dial-A-Ride members can call (626) 791-7200 to make appointments for a ride. For schedule and route information or questions about becoming a Pasadena Dial-A-Ride member, please visit PasadenaTransit.net or call (626) 744-4055.

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 Branch, 1130 S. Marengo Ave., (626) 744-7260, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Hastings Branch, 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd., (626) 744-7262, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m.
Hill Avenue Branch Library, 55 S. Hill Ave., (626) 744-7264, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Jefferson Branch Library, 1500 E. Villa St., Children’s Room (626) 744-8046
Teen Room (626) 744-4765, Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday • 2 – 6 p.m.
La Pintoresca Branch Library, 1355 N. Raymond Ave., (626) 744-7268, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Lamanda Park Branch Library, 140 S. Altadena Dr., (626) 744-7266, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Linda Vista Branch Library, 1281 Bryant St., (626) 744-7278, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
San Rafael Branch Library, 1240 Nithsdale Rd., (626) 744-7270, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Santa Catalina Branch Library
999 E. Washington Blvd., (626) 744-7272, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Villa Parke Branch Library, 363 E. Villa St., (626) 744-6510, Monday-Friday • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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, please call (626) 578-0800 or email rwinship@skatepasadena.com.