Newark Cooling Centers

This weather is not letting up so be careful with these high temps. The city has many options and tips for keeping cool.

SENIOR CENTER COOLING SITES:
Bethany Senior Center
973-733-5739
275 W. Market Street

Ironbound Senior Center
973-424-4101
138 Clifford Street

Nellie Grier Senior Center
973-424-4096
98-104 Maple Avenue
Hours: 8am - 4pm

South Ward Senior Center
973-424-4102
731 Clinton Avenue
Hours: 8am - 4pm

Newark Department of Child & Family Well-Being
973-733-7592
110 William Street

RECREATION CENTER COOLING SITES:
Ironbound Recreational Facility
973-733-3707
226 Rome Street
Tues-Fri: 11:30am -7:30 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Boylan Recreation Center
973-733-8947
16 South Orange Ave.
Tues-Fri: 11:30am - 7:30pm
Sat: 9:30am - 5:30pm

JFK Center Gym
973-733-5483
211 West Kinney St.
Aquatic Center:
973-733-6550
Tues - Fri: 9:30am to 7:30pm
Sat: 9:30am - 5:30pm

St. Peter's Recreation Center
378 Lyons Avenue
973-733-8006
Tues - Fri: 11:30am - 7:30pm
Sat: 9:30am - 5:30pm

HOT WEATHER HEALTH CONCERNS
Remember to keep cool and use common sense:
Avoid hot foods and heavy meals"”they add heat to your body.
Drink plenty of fluids and replace salts and minerals in your body. Do not take salt tablets unless under medical supervision.
Dress infants and children in cool, loose, clothing and shade their heads and faces with hats or an umbrella.
Limit sun exposure during mid-day hours and in places of potential severe exposure such as beaches.
Do not leave infants, children, or pets in a parked car.
Provide plenty of fresh water for your pets, and leave the water in a shady area.