By Juliana Morello, Journalism Intern
Pittsburgh Parks and Recreation has opened 6 cooling centers in various neighborhoods as the city experiences a heat wave.
The National Weather Service reported that Pittsburgh, among various other U.S. cities, is at risk of “extreme” heat. This heat wave is Pittsburgh’s longest in years. A heat advisory is in place until Friday, June 21, but it may be upgraded as more information is available.
Temperatures every day this week are predicted to reach the mid-90s. The heat index, which combines predicted temperatures with predicted humidity, is set to reach triple digits.
The CitiParks cooling centers are activated when the weather is forecasted to reach 90 degrees and higher. The locations for these cooling centers available across Pittsburgh are as follows:
- Beechview Healthy Active Living Community Center
1555 Broadway Ave
- Brighton Heights Healthy Active Living Community Center
3515 McClure Ave
- Greenfield Healthy Active Living Community Center
745 Greenfield Ave
- Homewood Healthy Active Living Community Center
7321 Frankstown Road
- Sheraden Healthy Active Living Community Center
720 Sherwood Ave
- SouthSide Healthy Active Living Community Center
12th & Bingham Street
The hours for each cooling center are as follows:
Monday, June 17: 8am to 7pm
Tuesday, June 18: 8am to 7pm
Wednesday, June 19 (Juneteenth): 12pm to 7pm
Thursday, June 20: 8am to 7pm
Friday, June 21: 8am to 7pm
Additionally, there are various CitiParks Recreation Centers with air conditioning located across the city as well. These rec centers are closed on Wednesday, June 19 for Juneteenth.
- Ammon
2217 Bedford Ave
Monday-Friday: 9am-9pm
- Brookline
1400 Oakridge Street
Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm
- Jefferson
605 Redknap Street
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
- Magee
745 Greenfield Ave
Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm
- Paulson
1201 Paulson Ave
Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm
- Phillips
201 Parkfield Street
Monday-Friday: 9am-9pm
Remaining in cool air-conditioned buildings, drinking lots of water, and staying out of the sun are just a few ways Pittsburghers can stay safe this week and beat this heat.
