TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The City of Tucson will open and operate cooling centers in each city ward to provide relief from the extreme summer heat. From June 1 to August 31, the city will designate certain neighborhood facilities for the public to use to escape the heat, particularly during those peak heat hours.
There will be six city-operated cooling centers that will be open daily from noon to 4 p.m., including holidays like Juneteenth and Independence Day.
The cooling centers are:
- Donna Liggins Center: 2160 N. 6th Avenue
- El Pueblo Center: 101 W. Irvington Road, Building 9
- Fred Archer Center: 1665 S. La Cholla Boulevard
- Freedom Center: 5000 E. 29th Street
- Morris K. Udall Center: 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road
- Randolph Center: 200 S Alvernon Way
In addition, there are 23 Pima County libraries available for people to cool off from the heat. Libraries also have information about resources for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
The map of Pima County cooling, respite and hydration centers can be found on the county website.
