Cooling Centers - Extreme Heat Resources - 2026

METROSALVATION ARMY - HENNEPIN AND RAMSEY COUNTIES:Typically open 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday. Water will be provided. Individuals should call ahead of time to determine whether a location is open.Serves: Open to all; The Harbor Lights Cooling Center is open to families and will have extended hoursSeven Salvation Army locations are open during regular business hours for those needing a cool place. Air conditioning and water are provided.?Salvation Army centers and the map of their locations:10011 Noble Parkway, Brooklyn Park, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday2024 North Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday2727 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis1604 East Lake Street, Minneapolis 1019 Payne Avenue, Saint Paul 401 West 7th Street, Saint Paul 2080 Woodlynn Avenue, Maplewood, 9 am - 5 pm Monday - FridayDAKOTA COUNTY:Dakota County has an interactive map to help residents find public spaces to escape the heat. The cooling areas consist of libraries, city halls, county service centers, and public pools and beaches.Website: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/43eda7e0d9d142e8aa37d571c9132d1f/page/Page?views=Legend HENNEPIN COUNTY:Hennepin County has an interactive map to help residents find public places to escape the heat throughout Hennepin County. Cooling centers consist of Hennepin County libraries, government center buildings, beaches, wading pools, recreation centers, and public shopping malls. Maps are available for desktop and mobile devices. People can make the map close and personal by zooming on a specific neighborhood. Users can then click on individual cooling locations for an address, days and hours of operation, contact information, and a website link, when possible.Desktop Website: https://www.hennepincounty.gov/services/assistance/safety/places-to-cool-off-in-extreme-heat Mobile Devices: https://hennepin.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=9cde49f4f25d4cca885e58a967ec786fStreets to Housing Outreach Team - Hennepin CountyOffers street-based housing triage, system navigation, including transportation to drop in centers or shelter if needed to those who are on the streets. During extreme heat, they offer snacks and cold water to keep cool.Intake: In-person assistance to those on the streets; email [email protected] COUNTY:Ramsey County has created an interactive map of locations that can be used to cool off. In general, it is a mix of libraries, beaches/pools, and recreation centers. Hours vary by location; individuals should call ahead or visit the facility's website to confirm hours. Some locations may have fees for use. Website: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/5c81bcefc0ca4aae94fabe1ebc12178aUnion Gospel Mission - Men's CampusOffers a cooling space during extreme heat weather and an indoor ice water stationLocation: 435 University Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN 55130Serves: Men who are currently homelessHours: Walk in between 7:30 am - 5:30 pm with brief closures for cleaning and lunchSOUTHERNOLMSTED COUNTY:Rochester Parks and RecreationBeaches and splash pads are free to use for residents of Rochester who need to cool off from the extreme heat. Beaches and splash pad hours will vary. Visit website for more information on dates, times, and locations at https://rochestermn.qscend.com/311/knowledgebase/article/39350.Rochester Public Library Location: 101 2nd Street SE, Rochester 55904Intake: Walk in 10 am - 8 pm Monday - Thursday; 10 am - 6 pm Friday - SundayClosed: Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, 2026Rochester Public TransitHours: Entire service day starting Monday, June 29 - Thursday, July 2, 2026Intake: Individuals outside in the extreme heat can notify a Rochester Public Transit driver at a bus stop that they need to escape the heat and cool down. No fare will be charged to board the bus.

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