MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (
QUEEN CITY NEWS) — With extreme high temperatures and heat indices expected Friday through Sunday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are highlighting services available to assist vulnerable residents during times of extreme heat.
The Charlotte Area Transit System will provide free transportation to the day services centers, recreation centers, senior centers, and spraygrounds listed below, which are designated as cooling stations.
Day Services Centers: There are multiple centers available for people who are living unsheltered:
- Roof Above’s Day Services Center, 945 N. College St., Charlotte
- 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.
- Block Love Charlotte’s Day Services Center, 2738 N. Graham St., Charlotte
- 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.
- The Relatives: On Ramp (young adults ages 18-24), 2219 Freedom Dr., Charlotte
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Closed weekends and holidays.
Recreation and Senior Centers
The following Park and Recreation centers are open to residents seeking relief from the heat:
- David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville
- Eastway Regional Recreation Center, 3150 Eastway Park Drive, Charlotte
- Ivory/Baker Recreation Center, 1920 Stroud Park Court, Charlotte
- Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Road, Cornelius
- Revolution Park Sports Academy, 1225 Remount Road, Charlotte
- Tyvola Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Road, Charlotte
Spraygrounds, Pools, and Beach
The following spraygrounds in Charlotte are also available for use from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily:
- Clarks Creek Community Park, 5435 Hucks Road
- Captain Jack, Elizabeth Park, 1100 E. Trade St.
- Cordelia Park, 600 E. 24th St.
- First Ward Park, 301 E. Seventh St.
- Latta Park, 601 E. Park Ave.
- Nevin Park, 6100 Statesville Road
- Romare Bearden Park, 300 S. Church St.
- West Charlotte Recreation Center, 2401 Kendall Drive
- Veterans Park, 2136 Central Ave.
These outdoor water attractions are also available:
- Double Oaks Family Aquatic Center, 2014 Statesville Ave. in Charlotte, is open noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Cordelia Pool, 2100 N. Davidson St. in Charlotte, is open noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Ramsey Creek Beach, 18441 Nantz Road in Cornelius, is open noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Public Health recommends that residents take extra precautions, as heat-related illness can be more severe as the body temperature rises:
- Limit physical activity outside
- Drink plenty of water and limit alcohol use
- Stay cool in shaded areas outside or with fans or air-conditioning inside
- Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes outside