LA CITY COOLING CENTERS

Pets at Augmented Cooling Centers

LA City's Recreation and Parks’ facilities are pet-friendly cooling centers.

Dogs must be on a leash and all pets must be accompanied by their owner at all times. Kennels will be provided upon request. 

For more information, email [email protected] -- or call 3-1-1.

LA City Library Branches 

When it's hot outside, ALL 70+ City Public Library branches are ALSO available for cooling and shelter during their regular business hours. 

In addition, REGIONAL library branches are OPEN SUNDAYS, 1 PM - 5 PM.  

Find the closest branch.

 [For LA City Public Library branches that can be used as cooling centers - only service animals are allowed].

When Cooling Centers Activate

During extended periods of excessive heat, LA City opens dedicated cooling centers and posts locations and hours of operations here as well as on @ReadyLA social media platforms and other City websites. (Locations subject to change).

Many of these will be at City Recreation and Parks facilities, all of which offer shelter and cooling throughout the summer. 

LA City Pools and Splash Pads

Find locations of LA City Department of Recreation & Parks summer pools and splash pads -- check for hours and availability at links.

For more information on LA City cooling facilities: 

• Call the Recreation & Parks Dept. general info line - (213) 202-2700

• Call the LA Public Library Information Office - (213) 228-7555

• Call 3-1-1 within the City

More resources and information - https://emergency.lacity.gov/updates