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.
