Columbus Cooling Centers Open for Public Relief

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Due to extreme temperatures this week Barnett, Beatty, Douglas, Glenwood and Marion Franklin recreation centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.  For a full list of centers and info click here ColumbusRecParks.com/CommunityCenters

If you’re looking to cool off in a local pool, Dodge, Driving Park, Glenwood, Lincoln, and Tuttle pools will have extended hours today through Thursday, June 16th.  The pools will have two open-swim blocks: 1-4 p.m. and 4:30-8 p.m. but for more information visit ColumbusRecParks.com/pools

Spraygrounds around town will also be open for cooling off and fun. The Blackburn, Linden, North Bank, and Scioto Southland locations will have extended hours starting 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today through Thursday, June 16.

We all know the summer heat can be hard so take care, stay hydrated, and seek medical attention if you feel sick.

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