Keep Cool With US
Beginning Wednesday, August 28, until the extreme weather subsides, Columbus Recreation and Parks will open cooling centers at five regional community centers to give residents a place to cool off during this week’s extreme heat. Also, the department’s pools and spraygrounds will be open for extended hours.
Community Centers
Extended Hours
8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Beginning August 28
Locations
- Dodge Community Center, 667 Sullivant Ave., 43215
- Driving Park Community Center, 1100 Rhoads Ave., 43206
- Glenwood Community Center, 1888 Fairmont Ave., 43223
- Linden Community Center, 1350 Briarwood Ave., 43211
- Marion Franklin Community Center, 2801 Lockbourne Road, 43207
Additional Information
- Regular program hours are 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Explore all of our community centers.
Outdoor Pools
Extended Hours
4:00-7:30 p.m.*
Beginning August 28
*Standard pool operating hours and locations will resume on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
Locations
- Dodge
- Driving Park
Please note: *Standard pool operating hours and locations will resume on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Please check the website for real-time status updates.
Additional Information
- Admission is free.
Beginning August 28 - Capacity limits may be enforced, and everyone is asked to follow all rules and staff instructions to ensure the safety of residents and staff.
- A free Leisure Card is still needed for admission and proper swim attire is required.
- Standard pool operating hours and locations will resume on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
- Explore all of our outdoor pools.
Spraygrounds and Fountains
Extended Hours
2–7:30 p.m.*
Beginning August 28
*Standard operating hours and locations will resume on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
Locations
- Blackburn
- Barnett
- Linden
- Scioto Southland
*Standard operating hours and locations will resume on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
Additional Information
- Capacity limits will be monitored.
- Explore all of our spraygrounds and fountains