LIST: Find Bay Area cooling centers near you amid triple-digit weather
The heat is on in the Bay Area as temperatures for Inland cities could exceed 110 degrees this week.
A Heat Advisory and an Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect for most of the Bay Area (except for the immediate coastline).
TIMELINE: Heat wave will bring hottest temps to inland Bay Area in nearly 2 years
The U.S. National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning on Monday morning for Marin, Napa and Sonoma counties, to be effect from 11 p.m. Monday through 11 p.m. Tuesday.
The Weather Service said a Red Flag Warning means critical fire weather conditions are expected during the designated time frame.
Here are the cooling centers open on 4th of July
Alameda County
City of Alameda library-Main Library-Alameda
1550 Oak Street, Alameda, CA 94501
Noon - 6 p.m.
Note: "The Cafe and Stafford Room will be open as a special cooling center. To enter the building on July 4, please proceed to the back of the building. Library will resume regular services again on Friday, July 5."
Castro Valley Park Splash Pad - Castro Valley
18988 Lake Chabot Rd., Castro Valley, CA 94546
Dublin Senior Center
Dublin area residents can access an emergency cooling center Thursday through Sunday at the Dublin Senior Center.
7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin, CA
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Emerald Glen Park - Dublin
4201 Central Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568
"After you hit up the Dublin's Farmer's Market, take your family for some water play at Emerald Glen Park. Rainbow arches bloom over the splash pad, shooting out sheets of water and there's even a fun green tunnel that sprays out water like a showerhead. Then climb amongst unique rock structures that also double as slides."
Note: Child focused
Source: TinyBeans
Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth-Fremont
40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wally Pond Irvington Community Center-Fremont
41885 Blacow Rd, Fremont, CA 94538
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cannery Park - Hayward
125 B St, Hayward, CA 94541
Contra Costa County
Blue Goose Park - Brentwood
1765 Adams Ln, Brentwood, CA 94513
Brentwood City Park - Brentwood
790 2nd St. Brentwood, CA 94513
Concord Senior Center-Concord
2727 Parkside Circle, Concord, CA 94519
1 p.m.-7 p.m.
Meadow Homes Spray Park-Concord
1351 Detroit Ave., Concord, CA 94520
Thursday, July 4, noon to 6 p.m.
Concord Community Pool
3501 Cowell Rd., Concord, CA 94518
Open for recreational swimming 1 p.m. -4 p.m. on weekdays, and 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. on weekends and on the July 4 holiday
Lap Swim 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Recreation Swim 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
City of Concord
"Residents can also beat the heat in Concord at Sunvalley Shopping Center, Brenden Theatre, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, and any of the air-conditioned restaurants or retail stores in the area."
Hap Magee Ranch Park - Danville
1025 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526
"This quaint park was a former ranch with a barn facade at the entrance paying homage to its history. A small splash pad is motion activated with the water turned on between April 1 and September 30. On weekdays, the water is on from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends."
"We totally love this San Ramon playground for its umbrella-shaped water sprayer and also the faux creek bed where kids can wade around. The climbing structure is large with a big one for big kids and another for the tots. Parents will find lots of spots to sit and watch the fun or better yet, find a spot around the sprayer and dip your toes in!"
12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583
Note: Child focused
Rancho San Ramon Community Park - San Ramon
"In addition to an awesome splash pad that turns on at 11 a.m., this large playground has a zipline which kids absolutely love-pack a lunch and make a day out of it!"
1998 Rancho Park Loop, San Ramon, CA 94582
Note: Child focused
Napa County
St. Helena
St. Helena Public Library
1492 Library Lane - see dates and times below (which includes July 4).
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Note: Library services will be limited on Thursday, July 4 and Sunday, July 7.
San Francisco
Mission Playground
19th & Linda
"Mission Playground was renovated and reopened in September of 2012. Through the renovation, one of the playgrounds most unique additions was the water garden that features ornamental fountains spraying mist and showering water for young children's play and delight. The playground is also home to the City's only outdoor pool."
Note: Child focused
Source: TinyBeans
24th & York Mini Park -
"Splash on over to this gorgeous mini park in the Mission, which features creative murals and a wickedly wild snake structure that winds around a neat splash pad. As your kids play amongst the spouting water, you'll get to sit back and admire the colorful jungle painted on the wall behind them."
24th & York St.
Note: Child focused
Source: TinyBeans
Solano County
Dixon Library
230 N. 1st St., Dixon, CA
1 p.m. 6 p.m.
Rio Vista Library
44 S 2nd St, Rio Vista, CA 94571
1 p.m. 6 p.m.
Vacaville Ulatis Community Center
1000 Ulatis Dr., Vacaville, CA 95687
Noon to 7 p.m.
List of places open during Bay Area heat wave
Alameda County
City of Alameda library-Main Library
1550 Oak Street, Alameda, CA 94501
Monday- Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m .
Closed Holidays
July 4: "The Cafe and Stafford Room will be open as a special cooling center from noon to 6 p.m.
To enter the building on July 4, please proceed to the back of the building. Library will resume regular services again on Friday, 7/5."
Livermore Public Library
1188 S Livermore Ave, Livermore, CA 94550, USA
Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, Noon - 6 p.m.
San Leandro Public Library
300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA
10 a.m.-8 p.m., Closed 4th of July
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Contra Costa County
Concord Senior Center
Due to anticipated high temperatures over the next several days, the City of Concord will open the Concord Senior Center as a cooling center, where air conditioning and comfortable seating are available. Located at 2727 Parkside Circle, the facility will be open as a cooling center on the following days:
Tuesday, July 2, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Thursday, July 4, 1 p.m.-7 p.m.
Friday, July 5, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday, July 6, 1 p.m.-7 p.m.
People who visit the cooling centers should bring their own snacks, water, and activities. Pets are permitted if they are on-leash and are not aggressive or loud. Owners are responsible for feeding, watering, and taking their pet outside to relieve itself and cleaning up after them.
For more information on other cooling locations, click here.
The County Employment and Health Services Department building
1305 MacDonald Avenue, Richmond
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Nevin Park Resilience Hub
589 Nevin Avenue, Richmond
Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Napa County
Calistoga Community Center
1307 Washington Street
Starting July 2: 12 p.m.-8 p.m. (Will close at 8 p.m. if only 3 attendees)
South Napa Day Shelter
100 Hartle Ct. (for the unhoused)
Extended hours Tuesday - Saturday (7/2-7/6): 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. There will be cold water available.
American Canyon Library
300 Crawford Way
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday : 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday: Noon - 8 p.m.
Thursday: CLOSED
Calistoga Library
1108 Myrtle Street
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday: Noon - 8 p.m.
Thursday: CLOSED
Napa Library
580 Coombs St.
Tuesday, Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Yountville Library
6516 Washington St.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: CLOSED
Santa Clara County
Cupertino Library
10800 Torre Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014
Gilroy Library
350 W. 6th St. Gilroy, CA 95020
Sunnyvale Library
665 W. Olive Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Camden Community Center
3369 Union Avenue, San Jose
Tuesday-Saturday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Emma Prusch Farm Park
647 South King Road
Tuesday-Sunday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Roosevelt Community Center
901 East Santa Clara Street
Tuesday-Sunday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
San Francisco County
Main Library
100 Larkin Street
Air conditioning throughout the building; 243 reader seats
Chinatown/Him Mark Li Branch Library
1135 Powell Street
Air conditioning throughout the building; 124 reader seats
Glen Park Branch Library
2825 Diamond Street
Air conditioning in the meeting room; maximum capacity 30.
Mission Bay Branch Library
960 4th Street
Air conditioning throughout the building; 62 reader seats.
North Beach Branch Library
850 Columbus Avenue
Air conditioning in the meeting room; maximum capacity 50.
Potrero Hill Branch Library
1616 20th Street
Air conditioning in the meeting room; maximum capacity 20.
San Mateo County
Atherton Library
2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane
Atherton, CA 94027
Belmont Library
1110 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
Belmont - Twin Pines Community Center
20 Twin Pines Lane Belmont, CA
Brisbane Library
163 Visitacion Avenue
Brisbane CA 94005
East Palo Alto Library
2415 University Avenue
East Palo Alto CA 94303
Foster City Library
1000 East Hillsdale Boulevard
Foster City CA 94404
Half Moon Bay Library
620 Correas Street
Half Moon Bay CA 94019
Millbrae Library
1 Library Avenue
Millbrae CA 94030
North Fair Oaks Library
2510 Middlefield Road
Redwood City CA 94063
North Fair Oaks Library
2510 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
Portola Valley Library
765 Portola Road
Portola Valley CA 94028
San Bruno Library
701 Angus Avenue
San Bruno, CA 94066
San Bruno Senior Center
1555 Crystal Springs Road
San Bruno, CA 94066
San Carlos Library
610 Elm Street
San Carlos CA 94070
San Mateo - Main Library
55 West 3rd Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94402
San Mateo Library - Marina Branch
1530 Susan Court
San Mateo, CA 94403
San Mateo Library - Hillsdale Branch
205 West Hillsdale Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94402
South San Francisco - Main Library
840 West Orange Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
South San Francisco Library - Grand Avenue Branch
306 Walnut Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Woodside Library
3140 Woodside Road
Woodside CA 9406
Solano County
Ulatis Community Center
1000 Ulatis Drive
Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Thursday, Noon-7 p.m.
All libraries in Solano County are cooling centers. For a list of locations, click here.
Sonoma County
Community Cultural Center
425 Morris St., Sebastopol
Tuesday and Wednesday, Noon-6 p.m.
COTS Mary Isaak Center
900 Hopper St.
Tuesday through Thursday, 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
El Verano Elementary School Gym
18606 Riverside Drive, Sonoma
Tuesday through Saturday (possibly Sunday), Noon-8 p.m.
Finley Community Center
2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa
Tuesday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Geyserville Park and Ride
Located on Geyser Road, just north of state Highway 128.
Tuesday through Saturday (possibly Sunday), Noon-8 p.m.
Healdsburg Senior Center
133 Matheson St.
Tuesday to Wednesday, 11 a.m to 7 p.m.
Person Senior Wing
2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ridgway Swim Center
455 Ridgway Ave., Santa Rosa
Monday- Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Rohnert Park Community Center
5401 Snyder Lane
Tuesday through Wednesday and Friday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Russian River Senior Center
15010 Armstrong Woods Road
Tuesday through Saturday (possibly Sunday), Noon-8 p.m.
Senior Recreation Center Cooling Safe Haven
9231 Foxwood Drive, Windsor
Tuesday to Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Steele Lane Community Center
415 Steele Lane, Santa Rosa
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (closed July 4), 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Unity Kitchen
17400 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma
Tuesday to Wednesday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
The majority of Bay Area libraries also function as cooling centers during heat waves. See the map below to find one near you.
