Due to forecasted high temperatures, Mayor Dan Horrigan has announced that the City of Akron will extend hours at four community "cooling centers" this week. The following community centers will be open for extended hours on Wednesday and Thursday (June 15-16) from 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Lawton Street Community Center (1225 Lawton St.), 330.375.2825
Mason Park Community Center (700 E. Exchange St.), 330.375.2821
Patterson Park Community Center (800 Patterson Ave.), 330.375.2819
Summit Lake Community Center (380 W. Crosier St.), 330.375.2826
All other community centers will also be open to the public during normal building hours, and anyone in need is welcome to come cool off and get out the heat.
Click here for a full list of center hours and locations >>. Unless otherwise specified, the centers will return to their normal business hours starting Friday, June 17.