List Of Cooling Centers Across The Baltimore Region

As temperatures rise across Maryland, local officials have activated cooling centers to help residents stay safe during extreme heat. From libraries and recreation centers to senior centers and community spaces, here’s where you can cool off this summer across the Baltimore region.

Annapolis
Roger “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center
273 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis
Primary cooling center for city residents.

Anne Arundel County
Police Stations & Senior Centers (Open Weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Locations include Brooklyn Park, Pasadena, Odenton, Edgewater & more.
Libraries (Mon-Thurs 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Broadneck, Glen Burnie, Severna Park, Odenton, and others.

Baltimore City
Cooling Centers Open During Code Red Heat Alerts
Senior Centers (Weekdays 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
Hatton, Oliver, Sandtown-Winchester, Waxter, and Zeta Center
Homeless Services Sites (Hours Vary)
Beans & Bread, Franciscan Center, My Sister’s Place, Manna House, Weinberg Housing Center
Public Libraries & Community Locations
Enoch Pratt Free Libraries (regular hours)
ShopRite of Howard Park (6 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
Zion Lutheran Church (July 9–10, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Pools (Extended Hours During Code Red Alerts)
Patterson Park, Druid Hill, Cherry Hill, and others
Splash pads and neighborhood pools also open

Baltimore County
Libraries (Mon–Thurs 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.)
Locations include Towson, Randallstown, Parkville, Essex, White Marsh
Senior Centers (Weekdays 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.)
Over 20 locations including Catonsville, Liberty, Reisterstown, and Dundalk

Carroll County
Cooling Centers (8 a.m.–4 p.m.)
Senior Centers and Citizen Services Office in Westminster, Eldersburg, Mount Airy, Hampstead, Taneytown
Libraries (9 a.m.–8 p.m.)
All branches countywide
Adult-Only Homeless Shelter (Open 24/7)
127 Stoner Ave., Westminster

Harford County
Libraries (Open when heat index exceeds 105°F, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.)
Locations in Aberdeen, Abingdon, Bel Air, Fallston, Havre de Grace, Edgewood, and more

Howard County
Library Branches
Columbia (Central, East), Elkridge, Ellicott City, Laurel, Glenwood
Community Centers
Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel, Roger Carter, Robinson Nature Center, Kiwanis-Wallas Hall

What to Expect at Cooling Centers:

• Free access to air conditioning
• Water fountains or hydration resources
• Limited capacity—call ahead if possible
• Stay hydrated
• Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during peak hours
• Never leave pets or people in parked vehicles
• Check on elderly neighbors or those without air conditioning
• For the latest updates on Code Red alerts and hours of operation, check your local health department or city website.