Concord opens cooling center during heat wave
Concord, CA (July 1, 2024) – Due to anticipated high temperatures over the next several days, the City of Concord will open the Concord Senior Center as a cooling center. Visitors will find air conditioning and comfortable seating available.
Located at 2727 Parkside Circle, the facility will serve 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 while on-leash and but must remain non-aggressive and quiet. Owners are responsible for feeding, watering, and taking their pet outside to relieve itself and cleaning up after them.
Other Places to Cool Down
The Meadow Homes Spray Park, 1351 Detroit Ave., is open daily through the summer from noon to 6 p.m.
Concord Community Pool, 3501 Cowell Rd., will be open for recreational swimming 1-4 p.m. on weekdays, and 12:30-5 p.m. on weekends and on the July 4 holiday.
Residents can also beat the heat in Concord at Sunvalley Shopping Center, Brenden Theater, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, and any of the air-conditioned restaurants or retail stores in the area.
Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated. Even young and healthy individuals can succumb to heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather. For more information, visit https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/10174/Heat-Safety-Tips-Places-to-Cool