Due to high temperatures, Mayor Horrigan has announced that the City of Akron will open four community centers as cooling centers for the next two days (Tuesday, Sept. 4 and Wednesday, Sept. 5). The community centers will be open for extended hours from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
“During this heat wave, families in need are invited to stop by and enjoy the air conditioning at these community centers, along with their many other amenities available to residents of all ages,” Mayor Horrigan said.
Cooling Centers open from 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. (Sept. 4 - 5):
- Lawton Street Community Center
225 Lawton St.
Akron, OH 44320
330.375.2825
- Mason Park Community Center
700 E. Exchange St.
Akron, OH 44306
330.375.2821
- Patterson Park Community Center
800 Patterson Ave.
Akron, OH 44310
330.375.2819
- Summit Lake Community Center
380 W. Crosier St.
Akron, OH 44311
330.375.2826