Glendale Cooling Centers Open May 10, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 9, 2025

City Media Contact: Communications and Community Relations
Email: Communications@GlendaleCA.gov
Phone: (818) 548-3342

Glendale Cooling Centers Open May 10, 2025

Glendale, CA - In anticipation of the upcoming heat wave, the City of Glendale Community Services & Parks Department is activating two of its community centers as cooling centers on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The City of Glendale is highly encouraging those who do not have a cool place to be during the hottest time of the day to come to one of the two community centers listed below, to beat the heat and cool off. Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times. For more information and translations on how to beat the heat, visit GlendaleCA.gov/BeatTheHeat.

We also have various options to keep cool through water play. Pacific Community Pool is open daily for recreation swim. You can learn more about each of these options and the hours of operation by going to our aquatics' website GlendaleAquatics.org.

Cooling Center Dates, Hours of Operation, and Locations:
Dates: Saturday, May 10, 2025

If you plan to be outdoors, please take precautions to protect yourself from the sun and heat:

• Avoid the sun from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM when the burning rays are strongest.

• Reduce physical activity.

• Wear a wide-brimmed hat and light-colored, lightweight, loose-fitting clothes when you are outdoors.

• Avoid hot, heavy meals that include proteins.

• Set your air conditioner between 75° to 80°. If you don't have air-conditioning, take a cool shower twice a day.

• Drink plenty of fluids, even if you are not thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine.

• Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 if you need to be in the sun.

• Stay in shade whenever working outdoors.

• Don't forget about your pets; they need plenty of water and shade.

Symptoms of dehydration and heat cramps include dizziness, fatigue, faintness, headaches, rapid heartbeat, muscle cramps and increased thirst. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention or call 911.

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