CHARLOTTE, NC – With extreme high temperatures and heat indices expected through next week, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are highlighting services available to help people stay safe.
The Charlotte Area Transit System will provide free transportation to the day services centers, recreation centers, senior centers, and spraygrounds listed below, which are designated as cooling stations.
Day Services Centers: There are multiple centers available for people who are living unsheltered:
Roof Above’s Day Services Center, 945 N. College St., Charlotte8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.
Block Love Charlotte’s Day Services Center, 2738 N. Graham St., Charlotte10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.
The Relatives: On Ramp (young adults ages 18-24), 2219 Freedom Dr., Charlotte9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Closed weekends and holidays.
Outreach staff will visit homeless encampments to provide information about available places to find relief locations and water if needed.
Recreation and Senior Centers
The following Park and Recreation centers are open to residents seeking relief from the heat:
David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville
Eastway Regional Recreation Center, 3150 Eastway Park Drive, Charlotte
Ivory/Baker Recreation Center, 1920 Stroud Park Court, Charlotte
Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Road, Cornelius
Revolution Park Sports Academy, 1225 Remount Road, Charlotte
Tyvola Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Road, Charlotte
Recreation and senior center locations and hours of operation are available online.
Spraygrounds, Pools, and Beach
The following spraygrounds in Charlotte are also available for use from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily:
Clarks Creek Community Park, 5435 Hucks Road
Captain Jack, Elizabeth Park, 1100 E. Trade St.
Cordelia Park, 600 E. 24th St.
First Ward Park, 301 E. Seventh St.
Latta Park, 601 E. Park Ave.
Nevin Park, 6100 Statesville Road
Romare Bearden Park, 300 S. Church St.
West Charlotte Recreation Center, 2401 Kendall Drive
Veterans Park, 2136 Central Ave.
These outdoor water attractions are also available:
Double Oaks Family Aquatic Center, 2014 Statesville Ave. in Charlotte, is open noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Cordelia Pool, 2100 N. Davidson St. in Charlotte, is open noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Ramsey Creek Beach, 18441 Nantz Road in Cornelius, is open noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraries:
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library locations are generally open to the public from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
