With temperatures approaching 100 degrees today and tomorrow, cooling centers are a good option for those who want to avoid the wave heat.
But since Baldwin Park doesn't have an official cooling center, the local library and Morgan Park could be a good option for those who want to get out of the heat.
, located at Ramona Blvd. and Cesar Chavez Drive has a water playground for kids during the day. The adjacent offers indoor activities such ping pong and billiard tables, among others.
The county library with a huge selection of books is located at 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd. and it will be open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Here is also a list of nearby Los Angeles County official cooling centers:
Covina - YWCA San Gabriel Valley - Intervale Senior Services
(626) 960-2995 943 No. Grand Ave 91724
Mon –Fri 9 am – 4:30 pm
El Monte - El Monte Library
(626) 444-0506 3224 Tyler Avenue, 91731
Mon – Thur Fri - Sat 10 am – 8 pm 8 am – 6 pm
El Monte - Jack Crippen Multi-Purpose Senior Center
Mon –Thursday (626) 580-2210 Fri-Sat-Sun (626) 580-2211
3120 N Tyler Ave 91731
Mon-Thur Fri Sat – Sun 7 am - 5:30 pm 8 am-2 pm Call 626 580-2211
Arcadia - Arcadia Senior Center
(626) 574-5130 365 Campus Drive 91007
Mon –Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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