Orange County Government’s Temporary Warming Centers to Open Thursday and Friday Evenings

Orange County Government's Temporary Warming Centers to Open Thursday and Friday Evenings

Facilities at Barnett Park & Goldenrod Recreation Center/Goldenrod Park open nightly at 5:00 p.m. and close promptly at 9:00 a.m. the next morning.

Orange County, Fla. - Due to predicted cold weather, Orange County Government will support the Homeless Services Network (HSN) in welcoming residents and people without stable housing to two area Warming Centers. These temporary locations will complement efforts to meet the needs of our homeless population.

The County's temporary Warming Centers will open at 5:00pm on Thursday, January 23, 2025, and Friday, January 24, 2025. They close promptly at 9:00 a.m. the following mornings.

Orange County's temporary Warming Center hours will be updated as weather conditions dictate.

A list of items to bring to a Warming Center for residents and pets is available on the County's Website.

Residents with questions and in need of help should contact Orange County's 311 non-emergency & information office.

Orange County Warming Center Locations:

Goldenrod Recreation Center/Goldenrod Park
4863 N Goldenrod Road
Winter Park, FL 32792
It opens at 5:00 p.m. and closes promptly the following morning at 9:00 a.m.

Barnett Park Recreation Center Gym
4801 W Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32808
It opens at 5:00 p.m. and closes promptly the following morning at 9:00 a.m.

Transportation
Regional LYNX buses will provide free rides for individuals seeking transportation to the HSN shelters listed below. Riders must let the LYNX driver know that they need shelter. The LYNX driver will transport those in need to the nearest HSN shelter location.

Orange County Homeless Shelters:

Coalition for the Homeless
18 N Terry Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801

The Salvation Army Orlando (Men Only)
624 Lexington Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801

Orlando Union Rescue Mission
3300 West Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32805

Please Note: Warming Centers are closed to the media.