The city of Miami has opened up several cooling centers for this year’s extreme heat season.
It began on May 1 and will run through Oct. 31 in Miami-Dade County.
The 10 cooling centers are located in city parks and each site has a dedicated area where the public can access air conditioning, restrooms, water and a place to sit and cool down.
Here's the list:
- Antonio Maceo Park,
5135 NW 7th Street, Miami 33126 - Coral Gate Park
1415 SW 32nd Ave, Miami, FL 33145 - Jose Marti Park
362 SW 4TH ST, Miami 33130 - Manolo Reyes Park
6030 SW 2ND ST, Miami 33144 - Robert King High Park
7025 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33144 - Charles Hadley Park
1350 NW 50th St, Miami, FL 33142 - Grapeland Water Park
1550 NW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33125 - Legion Memorial Park
6447 NE 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33138 - Moore Park
765 NW 36th St, Miami, FL 33127 - Roberto Clemente Park
101 NW 34th St, Miami, FL 33127
Aside from the city cooling centers, Miami-Dade County also has dedicated cooling sites.
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