{"id":333448,"date":"2026-07-08T19:17:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T19:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/333448\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T19:17:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T19:17:14","slug":"orange-countys-guide-to-cooling-centers-in-hot-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/333448\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County&#8217;s Guide to Cooling Centers in Hot Weather"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. \u2014 Orange County is reminding residents where they can cool off during hot weather.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">County officials said cooling locations are available year-round at recreation centers, libraries, splash pads, community centers and shelters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">A heat advisory is issued when heat index values are expected to reach 108 to 112 degrees. An extreme heat warning is issued when heat index values are expected to reach 113 degrees or higher, according to Orange County officials.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">County leaders said people should call 911 immediately for heat-related emergencies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">When the heat index reaches 103 degrees, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golynx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.golynx.com\/\">LYNX<\/a> will provide free rides to and from cooling locations, according to the county.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Orange County Parks and Recreation cooling locations are generally open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Those locations include:<\/p>\n<p>Barnett Recreation Center Bithlo Community Park Goldenrod Recreation Center Magnolia Park Eco Education Center Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex Meadow Woods Recreation Center Orlo Vista Park Renaissance Senior Center\/South Econ Community Park Silver Star Recreation Center Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve West Orange Recreation Center <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Splash pads are also available at several county parks, including Barber Park, Barnett Park, Bithlo Community Park, Capehart Park, Downey Park and Dr. P. Phillips Community Park.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Libraries across Orange County are also listed as cooling locations, including the Orlando Public Library and branches in Alafaya, Chickasaw, Eatonville, Fairview Shores, Hiawassee, North Orange, South Creek, South Trail, Southeast, Southwest, Washington Park, West Oaks, Windermere and Winter Garden.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Community centers are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., though some locations have adjusted hours. Those include East Orange Community Center, Holden Heights Community Center, John Bridges Community Center, Maxey Community Center, Multicultural Center, Taft Community Center and Willow Street Community Center.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">County officials also listed several homeless shelters and outreach centers as cooling locations, including Christian Service Center, Matthew\u2019s Hope, Samaritan Resource Center, United Against Poverty, Transformation Village and SALT Outreach locations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Orange County said residents can find more information about extreme <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/EmergencySafety\/ExtremeHeatInformation.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ocfl.net\/EmergencySafety\/ExtremeHeatInformation.aspx\">heat safety and cooling locations on the county\u2019s website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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