CitiParks Operating Cooling Centers Amid Pittsburgh Heatwave

CitiParks will operate six cooling centers this week amid temperatures exceeding 90 degrees in Pittsburgh.

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With temperatures expected to hit 96 degrees on Tuesday and 92 on Wednesday, CitiParks has activated six Healthy Active Living Centers as cooling centers through Wednesday.

The centers will provide residents with a safe, air-conditioned environment to escape the heat and will remain open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Locations include:

  • Beechview (1555 Broadway Ave.)

  • Brighton Heights (3515 McClure Ave.)

  • Greenfield (745 Greenfield Avenue)

  • Homewood (7321 Frankstown Road)

  • Sheraden (720 Sherwood Ave.)

  • South Side (12th & Bingham Streets)

Residents are encouraged to take precautions during periods of extreme heat, especially older adults, young children, and those with underlying health conditions.

CitiParks typically activates cooling centers when the forecasted highs are predicted to be above 90 degrees.

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