Looking for places to cool off in North Texas? Here are some free options
With temperatures continuing to sizzle in North Texas, here are a few places that can help you beat the heat.
There are three cooling centers located in Salvation Army Corps community centers in Tarrant County — two in Fort Worth at 1855 E. Lancaster Ave. and 3023 NW 24th St., and one in Arlington at 712 W. Abram St.
“We want to ensure that people have safe access to water and food and a cool place to be,” said Christina Cavalier, the senior director of community relations with the Salvation Army of North Texas in a June 14 telephone interview.
In addition to the cooling centers, Cavalier said the Salvation Army is offering bottled water at each of their 12 food pantries across North Texas and later this month they will provide box fans to those who don’t have reliable access to air conditioning.
Public libraries as places to chill
Public libraries are also a good option for those who need some relief from the heat.
Renee Bradshaw, the library service manager from Arlington Public Library, said all Arlington library locations are cooling centers and provide air conditioning, water and seating.
A list of Arlington public libraries can be found here.
Todd Overman, a public relations specialist with Fort Worth Public Library, said the facilities are not official cooling centers, but they are open during regular business hours and offer indoor programs in air conditioned spaces.
“We are a place to come if someone needs to,” Overman said in a voicemail. A list of Fort Worth public libraries can be found here.
This story was originally published June 21, 2022 at 5:02 PM.
