6 Tucson Cooling Centers Open Through September In Expanded Heat Relief Effort

TUCSON, AZ — As summer temperatures climb, the city is opening the doors to six cooling centers starting Monday, giving residents a free place to escape the heat through the end of September.

The City of Tucson will operate the centers seven days a week from noon to 4 p.m., June 1 through Sept. 30, including holidays. That's a month longer than in previous years, with September added to the schedule for the first time.

"Extreme heat is one of the most serious public health risks our community faces," Mayor Regina Romero said. "I encourage anyone who needs a place to cool down to take advantage of these locations and to check on neighbors, friends, and family members during periods of high heat."

The centers are designed with accessibility in mind. All six locations sit along Sun Tran bus routes, making them reachable for older adults, people experiencing homelessness and others without personal transportation.

The six locations are:

• Donna Liggins Center, 2160 N. 6th Ave.
• El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road, Building #9
• Fred Archer Center, 1665 S. La Cholla Blvd.
• Freedom Center, 5000 E. 29th St.
• Morris K. Udall Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road
• Randolph Center, 200 S. Alvernon Way

The centers will stay open on city-observed holidays, including Juneteenth on June 19, the July 4th holiday on July 3, and Labor Day on Sept. 7, as well as July 4 itself.

For more information, visit tucsonaz.gov/coolingcenters.