FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 19, 2022
Charlottesville Cooling Centers Open
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City will designate Key Recreation Center, Tonsler Recreation Center, and the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (Central Branch) as cooling centers beginning Tuesday, July 19 until further notice for those affected by the extreme high temperatures expected to continue in the area.
Key Recreation Center is located at 800 E. Market Street. The hours of operation are 5:30pm– 9pm Monday through Friday; 1pm– 6pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Tonsler Recreation Center is located at 501 Cherry Avenue. The hours of operation are Noon – 9pm Monday through Friday; 1pm-6pm Saturday and closed on Sunday.
Jefferson – Madison Regional Library (Central Branch) is located at 201 E. Market Street. The hours of operation are 9am-9pm Monday through Thursdays; 9am-5pm Friday and Saturday; closed Sunday.
Water is accessible at all locations.
Media Contact
Chris Carr
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation
434-970-3503
carrc@charlottesville.gov
