01/07/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/07/2025 15:15
Facilities at Barnett Park & South Econ Park open nightly at 5:00 p.m. and close promptly at 8:00 a.m. each morning.
Orange County, Fla. - Due to predicted cold weather, Orange County Government will continue to 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 at existing HSN shelters.
Orange County's temporary Warming Center hours will be updated as weather conditions dictate.
South Econ Recreation Center Gym
(Adjacent to the Renaissance Senior Center)
3800 S Econlockhatchee Trail
Orlando, FL 32829
Opens nightly at 5:00 p.m. and closes promptly the following morning at 8:00 a.m.
Barnett Park Recreation Center Gym
4801 W Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32808
Opens nightly at 5:00 p.m. and closes promptly the following morning at 8:00 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.