With extreme temperatures forecasted for much of the week, the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is working to help people cool off.
Seven community centers will open cooling centers from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. They include:
- Barnett Community Center
- Beatty Community Center
- Dodge Community Center
- Douglas Community Center
- Glenwood Community Center
- Linden Community Center
- Marion Franklin Community Center
The department's pools are open for extended hours, and admission is free, though capacity is limited and pre-registration is recommended.
Additionally, spraygrounds at Blackburn, Linden, North Bank, and Scioto Southland will be open for extended hours on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
