Thursday, May 15, 2008

Beat the Heat at a Pleasanton Cooling Center

Looking for a way to beat the heat? The City of Pleasanton has designated public Cooling Centers to allow residents heat relief when it is too hot inside their homes.

When temperatures reach over 100 degrees over two consecutive days, or when unexpected high temperatures occur, the City will activate the Cooling Centers.

Cooling Centers will be in operation on Friday, May 16. Residents are welcome to visit any Cooling Center location.

Cooling Center Locations:

-Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., open until 10pm, water and activities provided

-Aquatic Center, 4455 Black Avenue, open 1pm to 9pm, recreation swimming will be offered for a reduced rate of $1 per person

-Tennis and Community Park, 5801 Valley Avenue, open until 10pm, water and activities provided

Pleasanton Paratransit Services will be providing free transportation to Pleasanton's Cooling Centers for residents 60 years and older or ADA qualified. Call (925) 931-5376 to arrange a ride and advise the dispatcher that you would like a ride to a Cooling Center.

For more information, call Parks and Community Services Department (925) 931-5340. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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