Stay Cool, DC — Easy, Free Heat Resources from Ready DC

Neighbors,

DC is heating up this week but check out these extreme heat resources to help you stay safe and cool. Ready DC has free options for cooling centers, splash parks, and pools to beat the heat.

 

                           

What to use this week:

Cooling centers: When it’s hot, cooling centers are activated citywide. They’re free, with extended hours, and include libraries, rec centers, pools, splash zones, and more. Find one near you with Ready DC’s resources.

Use this map to find a cooling center near you.

Pools and splash parks: Ready DC has free access to indoor and outdoor pools and spray parks for DC residents. Use their maps to locate outdoor pools, indoor pools, and kid-friendly spray parks near you.

Use this link to find an outdoor pool near you.

Use this link to find an indoor pool near you.

Use this link to find an outdoor park equipped with kid-friendly fountains near you.

 

                               

How to access transportation if you need it:

For free, accessible transportation to a low-barrier shelter or day center, you can call the shelter hotline at 202-399-7093 or dial 311.

Where to learn more:


Visit Ready DC for the hazard-heat resources and transportation information: https://ready.dc.gov/pages/hazard-heat-during

                                           

            Stay Safe and Stay Cool, D.C.!