This summer, the City of Lawrence is offering cooling sites with on-site hydration stations to ensure all residents are safe and have relief from the extreme heat. The following parks and recreation facilities will be open as cooling sites Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
- Lawrence Community Building, 115 W. 11th St.
- Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 W. 27th St.
- East Lawrence Recreationl Center, 1245 E 15th St.
Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Ln., will be open as a cooling site Monday – Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 1-9 p.m.
The Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center will be available as a cooling site but hours will vary, so please check with them directly: 785-832-7946.
Finally, if the National Weather Service issues a heat advisory, the Union Pacific Depot, 402 N. 2nd St., will be open from noon to 2 p.m.
If there are any questions, you can contact the City’s Housing Initiatives Division at homelessprograms@lawrenceks.org.
Contact: Porter Arneill, Director of Communications & Creative Resources | 785-832-3402 parneill@lawrenceks.org