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City Cooling Centers Open

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City has designated Key Recreation Center, Tonsler Recreation Center, and the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (Central Branch) as cooling centers beginning Thursday, July 21st until further notice for those affected by the extreme high temperatures expected to continue in the area this week. 
 
These facilities will be open during regular business hours for individuals to take a break from the heat.


Key Recreation Center is located at 800 E. Market Street. The hours of operation are 5pm-9pm Monday through Friday; 1pm-6pm Saturday and Sunday.

Tonsler Recreation Center is located at 501 Cherry Avenue. The hours of operation are 2pm-9pm Monday through Friday; 1pm-6pm Saturday; Closed Sunday.

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (Central Branch) is located at 201 E. Market Street. The hours of operation are 9am-9pm Monday through Thursday; 9am-5pm Friday and Saturday; Closed Sunday.

Water is accessible at all locations.