Where To Find Cooling Centers During Hot Weekend In Prince George's County

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — With a heat warning issued for the weekend across Maryland, Prince George's County residents can pop by one of the cooling centers in the county to seek respite from the heat.

As temperatures climb into the 90s, combined with humidity levels surpassing 50 percent, residents are at risk of dangerous health conditions such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness that occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature and is unable to cool down. When body temperature rises to 105 degrees or higher, a person may begin to exhibit symptoms such as red and dry skin, disorientation, delirium and nausea.

Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include muscle cramps, dizziness, weakness and/or headaches.

Children, the elderly and those that suffer from chronic heart or lung conditions are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illness because they are unable to adjust to sudden changes in temperatures. Even in cool temperatures, cars can heat up to dangerous temperatures quickly.

Residents are reminded to:

• Never leave pets or children in vehicles
• Avoid the heat
• Reduce activity
• Drink plenty of water
• Adjust schedule to start earlier if you work outdoors (if possible)
• Wear light colored clothing, a hat and sunscreen
• Drink plenty of water
• Take frequent rest breaks in the air conditioning or shade

The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation offers access to cooling centers with seating any time temperatures reach 90 degrees or higher:

Camp Springs Senior Activity Center
Address: 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD 20748
Phone: 301-449-0490
Hours: M-F: 9am-4:30pm; Sat: 9am-1pm; Sun: Closed

Cedar Heights Community Center
Address: 1200 Glen Willow Drive, Seat Pleasant, MD 20743
Phone: 301-773-8881
Hours: M-Th: 9am-9pm; F: 9am-7pm; Sat: 10am-4pm; Sun: 11am-4pm

Glenarden Community Center
Address: 8615 McLain Avenue, Glenarden, MD 20706
Phone: 301-772-3151
Hours: M-Th: 9am-9pm; F: 8am-9pm; Sat: 9am-3pm; Sun: 12pm-6pm

Hillcrest Heights Community Center
Address: 2300 Oxon Run Drive, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748
Phone: 301-505-0896
Hours: M-F: 9am-9pm; Sat: 9am-4pm; Sun: Closed

John E. Howard Community Center
Address: 4400 Shell Street, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Phone: 301-735-2400
Hours: M-F: 3-9pm; Sat-Sun: 12pm-5pm

John E. Howard Senior Activity Center
Address: 4400 Shell Street, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Phone: 301-753-3340
Hours: M-F: 9:00am-3:30pm; Sat-Sun: Closed

Kentland Community Center
Address: 2413 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover, MD 20785
Phone: 301-386-2278
Hours: M-Th: 9am- 9pm; F: 9am-7pm; Sat: 9am-4pm; Sun: Closed

Langley Park Community Center
Address: 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville, MD 20783
Phone: 301-445-4508
Hours: M-Th: 9am-9pm; F: 9am-7pm; Sat: 10am-4pm; Sun: 12pm- 4pm

Largo Kettering Perrywood Community Center
Address: 431 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Phone: 301-390-8390
Hours: M-F: 8am-9pm; Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: Closed

Laurel- Beltsville Senior Activity Center
Address: 7120 Contee Road, Laurel, MD 20707
Phone: 301-206-3350
Hours: M-F: 8am-5pm; Sat-Sun: 8am – 2pm

Oakcrest Community Center
Address: 1300 Capitol Heights Boulevard, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Phone: 301-736-5355
Hours: M-Th: 9am-9pm; F: 9am-7pm; Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: 12pm-5pm

Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex
Address: 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD 20785
Phone: 301-583-2400
Hours: M-F: 6am-9pm; Sat: 9am-6pm; Sun: 12pm- 6pm

Rollingcrest-Chillum Community Center
Address: 6120 Sargent Road, Chillum, MD 20782
Phone: 301-853-2005
Hours: M,W: 8am-9:30pm; T, Th: 8am-9pm; F: 8am-7pm; Sat: 8:30-5pm; Sun: Closed

Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex (SAARC)
Address: 13601 Missouri Avenue, Brandywine, MD 20613
Phone: 301-736-3518
Hours: M-Th: 6am-9pm; F: 8am-7am; Sat: 8am-4pm; Sun: 12pm- 5pm

Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex
Address: 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Phone: 301-749-4160
Hours: M-Th: 7am-9pm; F: 9am-7pm; Sat: 9am-4pm; Sun: 10am-3pm

Suitland Community Center
Address: 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville, MD 20747
Phone: 301-736-3518
Hours: M-Th: 7am-9pm; F: 7am-7am; Sat: 9am-4pm; Sun: Closed

Tucker Road Ice Rink
Address: 1770 Tucker Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Phone: 301-265-1525
Hours: M-Th: 9am-8pm; F: 9am-9am; Sat: 8am-9pm; Sun: 10pm- 8pm