Published on August 31, 2026
City of Pittsburgh Activates 5 Cooling Centers Tuesday Through Thursday This Week
Pittsburgh, PA – As forecasted temperatures are expected to exceed 90 degrees this week, the Department of Parks & Recreation (CitiParks) will activate Cooling Centers at five Health Active Living (Senior) Centers from Tuesday, September 1, Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3, 2026.
These five centers will provide residents with a safe, air-conditioned environment to escape the heat on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM:
Beechview Healthy Active Living Community Center
1555 Broadway Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Greenfield Healthy Active Living Community Center
745 Greenfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Homewood Healthy Active Living Community Center
7321 Frankstown Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Sheraden Healthy Active Living Community Center
720 Sherwood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15204
South Side Healthy Active Living Community Center
12th & Bingham Streets
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
All residents are encouraged to take precautions during periods of extreme heat, especially older adults, young children and those with underlying health conditions.
Note: 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