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☀️ Heat Advisory: Cooling Centers Open Across Santa Ana, Anaheim & Orange

August 21–23, 2025

The National Weather Service has extended a heat advisory. To help residents stay safe and cool, libraries, senior centers, and community centers across Santa Ana, Anaheim, and Orange are open during the hours listed below. All are free and open to the public.

 

Santa Ana Cooling Centers

Delhi Branch Library 505 E. Central Ave.

  • Mon–Thu: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
  • Fri–Sat: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Senior Centers

  • Santa Ana Senior Center, 424 W. 3rd St. Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Southwest Senior Center, 2201 W. McFadden Ave. Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Community Centers

  • Jerome Center, 726 S. Center St. Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–9 p.m. | Sat: 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
  • Salgado Center, 706 N. Newhope St. Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–9 p.m. | Sat–Sun: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • El Salvador Center, 1825 W. Civic Center Dr. Mon–Fri: 12–8 p.m.
  • Roosevelt-Walker Center, 816 E. Chestnut Ave. Mon–Fri: 2–9 p.m.
  • Garfield Center, 501 N. Lacy St. Mon–Fri: 12–7 p.m.
 

Anaheim Cooling Centers

Libraries All locations are air-conditioned and open to the public.

  • Central Library, 500 W. Broadway | (714) 765-1880 Mon–Fri: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Sat: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Sun: 12–6 p.m.
  • Canyon Hills Branch, 400 Scout Trail | (714) 765-6444 Mon–Thu: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Fri: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. | Sat: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • East Anaheim Branch, 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd | (714) 765-3887 Mon–Thu: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Sat: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Sun: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Euclid Branch, 1340 S. Euclid St. | (714) 765-3625 Mon–Fri: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Haskett Branch, 2650 W. Broadway | (714) 765-5075 Mon–Thu: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Fri: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. | Sat–Sun: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Ponderosa Branch, 240 E. Orangewood Ave. | (714) 740-0202 Mon–Thu: 4:30–7 p.m. | Sat: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Sunkist Branch, 901 S. Sunkist | (714) 765-3576 Mon–Fri: 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Sat: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Community Centers

  • Brookhurst Center, 2271 W. Crescent Ave. | (714) 765-3373 Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Downtown Anaheim Center, 250 E. Center St. | (714) 765-4510 Mon–Sat: 8 a.m.–9 p.m. | Sun: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • East Anaheim Center, 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd | (714) 765-3904 Mon–Thu: 8 a.m.–9 p.m. | Fri: 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Sat: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • West Anaheim Youth Center, 320 S. Beach Blvd. | (714) 765-6400 Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | Sat–Sun: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Limited Capacity Centers These locations have limited parking and space but remain open during regular hours:

  • Miraloma Park Family Resource Center, 2600 E. Miraloma Way | (714) 765-6490 Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Ponderosa Park Family Resource Center, 320 E. Orangewood Ave. Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. | Sat: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
 

City of Orange Cooling Centers

Libraries & Senior Center Call ahead for hours. All locations welcome service animals.

  • El Modena Branch Library, 380 S. Hewes St. | (714) 288-2450
  • Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 E. Chapman Ave. | (714) 288-2400
  • Taft Branch Library, 740 E. Taft Ave. | (714) 288-2430
  • Orange Senior Center, 170 S. Olive St. | (714) 538-9633
 

✅ Stay Safe in the Heat

  • Drink plenty of water
  • Avoid direct sun and outdoor activity
  • Stay in air-conditioned spaces
  • Check on neighbors, especially seniors and those without A/C

If you need help locating a cooling center or have questions, contact your city’s community services department.

📞 Community Services Contacts

Santa Ana

  • Parks & Recreation / Community Services: (714) 571-4200 

Anaheim

  • Community Services Department: (714) 765-5191 

Orange

  • Community Services Department: (714) 744-7274