CitiParks Extending 4 Cooling Centers from Friday 7/3 – Sunday 7/5
Published on July 01, 2026
CitiParks Extending 4 Cooling Centers from Friday, July 3 – Sunday, July 5, 2026
Pittsburgh, PA – As temperatures remain elevated and heat index values are expected to exceed 90 degrees throughout the holiday weekend, CitiParks will extend operations at four Healthy Active Living (HAL) Senior Centers serving as Cooling Centers through Sunday, July 5, 2026.
The Cooling Centers were initially activated from Monday, June 29 through Thursday, July 2. Due to the ongoing heat wave and continued forecast for dangerous temperatures, CitiParks has extended their operation to help residents stay safe during the extreme heat.
Three of the designated Cooling Centers will be open Friday through Sunday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, providing air-conditioned spaces where residents can cool down and seek relief from the heat. The Sheraden HAL Center will be open Friday and Sunday during the same hours, but will be closed on Saturday, July 4th.
Greenfield Healthy Active Living Center
745 Greenfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Friday – Sunday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Homewood Healthy Active Living Center
7321 Frankstown Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Friday – Sunday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Sheraden Healthy Active Living Center
720 Sherwood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15204
Friday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
South Side Healthy Active Living Community Center
12th & Bingham Streets
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Friday – Sunday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
CitiParks and the City of Pittsburgh will typically activate cooling centers when the forecasted highs are predicted to be above 90 degrees.
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Molly Onufer
Press Secretary
molly.onufer@pittsburghpa.gov