Select Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Locations Serving as Warming Centers During Weather Emergency

When the City of Philadelphia activates an Enhanced Code Blue emergency for extreme low temperatures and dangerous wind chills, select Philadelphia Parks & Recreation locations serve as Warming Centers.

Residents can get out of the cold and into a heated space at a neighborhood recreation center, where they'll have access to a warm, heated space along with water, snacks, blankets, and warming kits. On-site nurses provide medical support, and shelter outreach services are available through the Office of Homeless Services (OHS).

The following Philadelphia Parks & Recreation locations will serve as Warming Centers starting Wednesday, January 21, and are open from 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.:

• M.L. King Recreation Center (2101 Cecil B Moore Ave, 19121).
• DiSilvestro Playground (1701 S. 15th Street, 19145).
• Scanlon Playground (1099 E. Tioga Street, 19134).

View all Warming Center locations at phila.gov/getwarm.

Warming centers are open to anyone who needs relief from the cold. Warming centers accept walk-ins. Individuals living outdoors who need transportation can call (215) 232-1984 to request a ride.

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will publish and maintain an interactive center map at Phila.gov/getwarm, listing current locations and hours of operations. Because sites may change over the course of the weather event, residents are encouraged to check the map before traveling.