Cooling Sites
In a normal year, more than 600 Americans die of complications from overheating.
Young children, senior citizens, and people who are sick or overweight are most vulnerable to the effects of heat. Start by being informed about heat alerts, issued by the National Weather Service and publicized by local news media. When the weather gets hot, it’s important to stay cool by staying indoors in air-conditioned buildings.
Some pools, community and recreation centers may have a cost for use. Please inquire at each site for ticket prices or possible fees, as well as restricted use and/or limited hours.
Need to cool down? Find the nearest public place with air conditioning near you!
Milwaukee Public Libraries
All Milwaukee Public Libraries offer air-conditioned spaces that are open to the public. Check out your local branch to read, learn, and connect with others.
View locations and hours
Milwaukee County Water Parks, Beaches, and Pools
Find all splash pads, wading pools, indoor pools, outdoor pools, water parks, and beaches run by Milwaukee County Parks.
Visit the Milwaukee County Water Parks and Pools website for current hours during the 2025 season. Contact Milwaukee County Parks at (414) 257-7275
Milwaukee County Senior Centers
There are five county-owned senior centers with air-conditioned spaces that are open to the public. They offer social, educational, fitness and recreational opportunities for anyone 50 or over.
Heat-related Illness Dashboard
This dashboard was created to keep Milwaukee residents informed about the health impacts of extreme heat. View real-time data on temperature, heat-related illness reports, local hospitalizations, and more. Use this information to stay safe and take action during hot weather advisories.
Additional Greater Milwaukee Area Cooling Sites
Additional Cooling Sites in Greater Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Repairers of the Breach
1335 W Vliet St
Urban Ecology Center - Riverside Park
1500 E Park Place
Urban Ecology Center - Menomonee Valley
3700 W Pierce St
West Milwaukee
Village of West Milwaukee
Community Center
1345 S 47th St
Cudahy
Kelly Senior Center
6100 S Lake Dr
Cudahy Family Library
3500 Library Ave
Aurora St. Luke's South Shore
5900 S Lake Dr
Greenfield
Greenfield Public Library
5310 W Layton Ave
St. Francis
St. Francis Library
4230 S Nicholson Ave
South Milwaukee
Grobschmidt Senior Center
2424 15th Ave
South Milwaukee Public Library
1907 10th Ave
Oak Creek
Oak Creek Public Library
8040 S 6th St
Salvation Army
8853 S Howell Ave
Discover Church
7311 S 13th St
Glendale
North Shore Public Library
6800 N Port Washington Rd
West Allis
West Allis Public Library
7421 W National Ave
West Allis Senior Center
7001 W National Ave
Franklin
Franklin Public Library
9151 W. Loomis Rd.
Emergency Cooling Sites
In the case of an extreme heat event the locations listed below are available to residents. The hours and locations are current.
Arlington Court (HACM)
Lower East Side neighborhood
1633 N Arlington Pl
(414) 286-8850
Open 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Cherry Court (HACM)
Midtown neighborhood
1525 N 24th St
(414) 344-6705
Open 8:30AM – 4:30PM
College Court (HACM)
Cold Spring Park/Miller Valley neighborhood
3334 W Highland Blvd
(414) 286-2905
Open 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Convent Hill (HACM)
Yankee Hill neighborhood
455 E Ogden Ave
(414) 286-8802
Open 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Highland Gardens (HACM)
King Park neighborhood
1818 W Juneau Ave
(414) 286-8845
Open 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Holton Terrace (HACM)
Harambee neighborhood
2825 N Holton St
(414) 286-8858
Open 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Lincoln Court (HACM)
Bay View neighborhood
2325 S Howell Ave
(414) 286-8860
Open 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Locust Court (HACM)
Riverwest neighborhood
1350 E Locust St
(414) 286-8861
Open 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Merrill Park (HACM)
Merrill Park neighborhood
222 N 33rd St
(414) 286-8862
Open 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Mitchell Court (HACM)
Clarke Square neighborhood
2600 W National Ave
(414) 286-8863
Open 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Riverview (HACM)
Lower East Side neighborhood
1300 E Kane Pl
(414) 286-8866
Open 8:30AM – 4:30PM
HACM Community Services Building
Hillside neighborhood
650 W Reservoir Ave
(414) 286-2905
Open 8:30AM – 4:30PM