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Milwaukee Health Department
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.
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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 all Milwaukee Public Library locations and hours.
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 & Pools website for current hours during the 2023 season. Contact Milwaukee County Parks at (414) 257-PARK (7275).
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.
View all Milwaukee County Senior Centers locations and hours.
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
Greendale Public Library 5647 Broad St
Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th St
Greenfield Public Library 5310 W Layton Ave
West Allis Public Library 7421 W National Ave
West Allis Senior Center 7001 W National Ave
Franklin Public Library 9151 W. Loomis Rd.
Hales Corners Library 5885 S 116th St
Grobschmidt Senior Center 2424 15th Ave
South Milwaukee Public Library 1907 10th Ave
St. Francis Library 4230 S Nicholson Ave
Kelly Senior Center 6100 S Lake Dr
Cudahy Family Library 3500 Library Ave
Aurora St. Luke's South Shore 5900 S Lake Dr
Village of West Milwaukee Community Center 1345 S 47th St
Oak Creek Public Library 8040 S 6th St
Salvation Army 8853 S Howell Ave
Discover Church 7311 S 13th St Oak Creek Community Center 8580 S Howell Ave
Shorewood Public Library 3920 N Murray Ave
North Shore Public Library 6800 N Port Washington Rd
Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 N Marlborough Dr
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