Cooling Centres in London and area

Experts say the ozone layer, which helps protect us from ultra violet rays, is depleting and that means the harmful rays are becoming more powerful.

City of London Cooling Centres

The City of London has released the following list of cooling centres available during the heat alert issued by the Middlesex-London Health Unit. Community centres, spray pads and public library locations are available.

Community Centres

Across the city, 12 community centres are open seven days a week. The full list of locations is available on the city’s website or call 519-661-5575 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Byron Optimist Recreation Centre

1306 Norman Ave

Monday  5:15 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.

Tuesday  5:15 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.

Wednesday 5:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.

Thursday  5:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

Friday 5:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Boyle Community Centre

530 Charlotte Ave.

Monday 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Thursday  9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Friday – closed

Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sunday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre (CHOCC)

656 Elizabeth Street

Monday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Tuesday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Wednesday  7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Thursday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Friday 7 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Hamilton Road Seniors Centre and Community Centre

525 Hamilton Road

Monday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Friday  8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Kiwanis Seniors Community Centre

78 Riverside Drive

Monday 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Kinsmen Recreation Centre

20 Granville Street

Monday 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Tuesday 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Wednesday 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Thursday 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Medway Community Centre

1119 Sherwood Forest Square

Monday 5:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Tuesday 5:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Wednesday 5:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

Thursday 5:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Friday 5:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Saturday 5:15 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.

North London Optimist Community Centre

1345 Cheapside Street

Monday 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Tuesday 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Wednesday 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Thursday 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Friday 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Sunday 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.

South London Community Centre

1119 Jalna Blvd.

Monday 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday  7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Thursday  7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Friday 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m.

Sunday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Stronach Community Recreation Centre

1221 Sandford Street

Monday 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Tuesday 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Wednesday 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Thursday 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Springbank Gardens Community Centre

205 Wonderland Road South

Tuesday 8:45 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 11:50 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Stoney CreekCommunity Centre

205 Wonderland Road South

Monday 5:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday 5:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Wednesday 5:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Thursday 5:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Friday 5:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Saturday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Libraries

London Public Library locations are deemed cooling stations and everyone is welcome to cool off in any of the branches. Please call 519-661-4600 or check the London Public Library website for locations and hours.

Outdoor Pools

All outdoor pools for recreational swims. Wading pools are open regular scheduled hours. Check the website or call 519-661-5575 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the location closest to you.

Spray pads

Spray pads are open daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 12 locations in the city:

Gibbons

Rowntree

Lambeth

Forks of Thames

Kiwanis

West Lions

Bonaventure

Jesse Davidson

South East Optimist

Oakridge

Ed Blake Park

Medway

For more information on aquatic services visit www.london.ca/aquatics.

Midwestern Ontario Cooling Centres

Public Health offices in Wellington, Grey and Bruce are advising people that seniors and young children are especially at risk of heat-related illness.

Anyone experiencing dizziness, rapid breathing, weakness, headaches, convulsions or confusion should seek medical attention immediately.

Here is the latest list of places to cool off:

Wellington North:

The Arthur Community Centre, and the Mount Forest Sports Complex will be open from 8:30 to 4:30

North Perth:

North Perth Administration Office, 330 Wallace Ave. N., Listowel

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

North Perth Public Library  Listowel Branch 260 Main Street W. Listowel

Monday to Thursday 10:00 am-8:00 pm; Friday 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am-3:00 pm

Hanover:

The P & H Centre and the Civic Centre & Library are open from 10 until 8 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Owen Sound:

City Hall, the Library, The Bayshore Centre, The Grey Bruce Health Unit building and the Julie McArthur Recreation Centre will be available as public cooling centres during regular business hours.