As the temperatures continue to rise in the Valley this summer, cooling centers around Woodland Hills will be activated, offering free, air-conditioned relief for locals. Some options include:
• Platt Branch Library: 23600 Victory Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
• Woodland Hills Branch Library: 22200 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
• Canoga Park Senior Center: 7326 Jordan Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91303 (offers senior-focused cooling and activities)
• Shadow Ranch Recreation Center: 22633 Vanowen St, West Hills, CA 91307
• The Encino Community Center (4935 Balboa Blvd.) Open Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 9 pm, Friday from 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm.
• The Encino-Tarzana Library (18231 Ventura Blvd.) Open Monday and Wednesday from 10 am to 8 pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 12 to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm and closed Sundays.
• The West Valley Regional Library (19036 Vanowen St.) Open Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm.
• Balboa Sports Center (4935 Balboa Blvd.) Open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 9 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and closed on Sundays.
• Northridge Branch Library: 9051 Darby Ave, Northridge, CA 91325 | Phone: (818) 886-3640
• Granada Hills Recreation Center (Petit Park)Address: 16730 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills, CA 91344Hours: Monday – Friday (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.), Saturday (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
• Granada Hills Branch LibraryAddress: 10640 Petit Avenue, Granada Hills, CA 91344Hours: Monday (10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.), Friday – Saturday (9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
• Northridge Branch Library: 9051 Darby Ave, Northridge, CA 91325 | Phone: (818) 886-3640
• Mid-Valley Regional Library: 16244 Nordhoff St, Sepulveda (North Hills), CA 91343 | Phone: (818) 895-3650
• Granada Hills Recreation Center (Petit Park)Address: 16730 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills, CA 91344Hours: Monday – Friday (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.), Saturday (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
• Granada Hills Branch LibraryAddress: 10640 Petit Avenue, Granada Hills, CA 91344Hours: Monday (10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.), Friday – Saturday (9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
It is advised to call a location before planning on visiting to ensure opening hours and capacity.
For a greater list of options or to find “Augmented Cooling Centers” with extended hours, visit ready.lacounty.gov/heat or dial 211.
All identified cooling centers have functioning air conditioning, bathrooms, drinking water and are ADA accessible.
Some of the centers will allow you to bring a household pet, except library locations, where the only acceptable pets allowed are service animals.
