INDIANAPOLIS – The City of Indianapolis in partnership with the Marion County Public Health Department and the Indianapolis Division of Homeland Security today announced the activation of the Extreme Temperature Contingency Plan. Below are the locations and hours of operations for community centers designated as cooling sites as well as a list of Indy Parks spray grounds. Additionally, attached find a document listing the locations and hours for Indy Parks facilities serving as cooling centers.
Community Centers
• Community Alliance for the Far Eastside, 8902 E. 38th St.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Concord Center, 1310 S. Meridian St.
6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Will extend to 8 p.m.
• Flanner House, 2424 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St.
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Forest Manor, 5603 E. 38th St.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Will extend to 8 p.m.
• John Boner, 2236 E. 10th St.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Martin Luther King Multi Service Center, 40 W. 40th St.
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Will extend to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Southeast Multi-Service Center
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Salvation Army Eagle Creek Corps, 4400 N. High School Road
• Salvation Army Fountain Square Corps, 1337 Shelby St.
Individuals going to the sites are encouraged to contact the Marion County Public Health Department Call Center for current hours of operation for each site, as they may change throughout the week. The Call Center number is 221-2415.
Indy Parks Spray Grounds Open Dawn to Dusk
Andrew Ramsey Park 310 W. 12th St.
Arsenal Park 1400 E. 46th St.
Bowman Park 3600 Auburn Road
Centennial and Groff Park 2300 Centennial St.
Christian Park 1200 English Ave.
Haughville Park 500 Bellview Place
Clayton and LaSalle Park 401 S. LaSalle St.
Municipal Gardens 1831 Lafayette Road
Washington Park 3130 E. 30th St.
Willard Park 1700 E. Washington St.
Windsor Village Park 6510 E. 25th St.
61st and Broadway Park 6051 N. Broadway St.
Riverwood Park 7201 Crittenden Ave.
Wes Montgomery Park 3400 N. Hawthorne Lane
Grassy Creek Park 10510 E. 30th St.
In response to the forecast of excessive heat warnings through the weekend, The Salvation Army will open 2 Cooling Centers in Indianapolis. The Salvation Army is working with Indianapolis EOC to meet the needs of those seeking shelter from the heat.
The Cooling Center locations are as follows: On the Northwest side, The Salvation Army's Eagle Creek Corps Community Center at 4400 North High School Road; on the Southside, The Salvation Army's Fountain Square Corps Community Center at 1337 Shelby Street. The centers will be open from 8AM - 8PM through Saturday.
Each Cooling Center will offer air conditioning, hydration, and light snacks. The Salvation Army is committed to serving those in need in our community and will continue to stand ready to assist when special circumstances, such as this current heat emergency, arise.
Indy Parks
Beech Grove
Beech Grove Mayor Terry Dilk ordered the city's emergency cooling center to remain open through 8pm Sunday, July 24. The Elton H. Geshwiler Senior Citizens Center (602 Main Street) will be open to the public from 8am to 8pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
With the heat index above 100 degrees, there is danger for senior citizens, small children, and people with breathing conditions.
Bottled water will be available at the center.
Residents are encouraged to share this information with neighbors, family, and friends, especially those without air conditioning.
