high heat continues in Central Florida<\/a>, local officials have released a list of \u201ccooling locations\u201d across Orange County.<\/p>\nThe locations are open year round, though when the heat index reaches 103, the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) provides free rides to and from these centers.<\/p>\n
Orange County Parks and Recreation \u2014 Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Sunday, 1 – 8 p.m.)<\/p>\n
Barnett Recreation Center<\/p>\n
Bithlo Community Park<\/p>\n
Goldenrod Recreation Center<\/p>\n
Magnolia Park Eco Education Center<\/p>\n
Meadow Woods Recreation Center (Magic Gym)<\/p>\n
Orlo Vista Park<\/p>\n
Renaissance Senior Center\/South Econ Community Park<\/p>\n
Silver Star Recreation Center (Magic Gym)<\/p>\n
Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.)<\/p>\n
West Orange Recreation Center<\/p>\n
Splashpads (Hours vary by location)<\/p>\n
Libraries (Hours vary by location)<\/p>\n
Alafaya Branch<\/p>\n
Chickasaw Branch<\/p>\n
Eatonville Branch<\/p>\n
Fairview Shores Branch<\/p>\n
Hiawassee Branch<\/p>\n
Maitland Public Library (Not affiliated with the Orange County Library System)<\/p>\n
Orlando Public Library<\/p>\n
South Creek Branch<\/p>\n
South Trail Branch<\/p>\n
Southeast Branch<\/p>\n
Southwest Branch<\/p>\n
Washington Park Branch<\/p>\n
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center<\/p>\n
Windermere Branch<\/p>\n
Winter Garden Branch<\/p>\n
Winter Park Library (Not affiliated with the Orange County Library System)<\/p>\n
Community Centers \u2014 Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
East Orange Community Center (Noon – 5 p.m.)<\/p>\n
Holden Heights Community Center<\/p>\n
John Bridges Community Center<\/p>\n
Maxey Community Center<\/p>\n
Multicultural Center<\/p>\n
Taft Community Center (Noon – 5 p.m.)<\/p>\n
Willow Street Community Center<\/p>\n
Homeless Shelters (Hours vary by location)<\/p>\n
Christian Service Center<\/p>\n
Matthew\u2019s Hope<\/p>\n
Samaritan Resource Center<\/p>\n
United Against Poverty<\/p>\n
Transformation Village<\/p>\n
Salt Outreach Youth Center (Ages 16-24)<\/p>\n
Salt Outreach Senior Center (Ages 65+)<\/p>\n
Salt Outreach Apopka<\/p>\n
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