Where to go to cool off in Concord during this week's heat wave

Where to go to cool off in Concord during this week’s heat wave

Where to go to cool off in Concord during this week's heat wave
Concord movie theaters plan to increase capacity this week and offer an air-conditioned place escape triple digit temperatures. (Photo by Pete Cruz)

CONCORD, CA (June 15, 2021) — Temperatures are on the rise, with the hottest day of the week forecast for Thursday when Concord is expected to see a high of 108 degrees.

To help residents stay cool, the City will open the Concord Senior Center, 2727 Parkside Circle, as a Cooling Center on Wednesday, June 16 and Thursday, June 17, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

You can find the entrance to the Cooling Center on the west side of the building. Note that all CDC precautions to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission will stay in effect. This includes the use of face coverings and social distancing.  

With today’s official “reopening” of California, many other cool spots around town plan to increase their capacity. Be sure to check out:

  • Sunvalley Shopping Center
  • Brenden Concord Theater
  • Veranda LUXE Cinema & IMAX
  • Meadow Homes Spray Park (1351 Detroit Ave.), which reopens June 15 at noon

Make sure to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day.

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