City to Extend Community Center Hours of Operation to Combat Frigid Temperatures

City of Akron Press Release
From the desk of Annie McFadden
Published: 12-28-2018

Effective Saturday, December 30, 2017 and continuing through Monday, January 1, the City of Akron will be extending hours in three community centers to double as warming centers for those residents who are in need.

"As temperatures are slated to drop significantly, and some citizens may not have adequate access to a properly heated facility throughout the day, the City of Akron would like to do our part in making sure we provide a warm place to drop in and escape the cold," Mayor Dan Horrigan said. "Specific centers will now be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, when many other public spaces may be closed."

The following centers will be open Saturday, Dec 30 – Monday, Jan 1, 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.:

Mason Park Community Center

700 E. Exchange Street

Akron, OH 44306

330-375-2821

Patterson Park Community Center

800 Patterson Avenue

Akron, OH 44310

330-375-2819

Summit Lake Community Center

380 W. Crosier Street

Akron, OH 44311

330-375-2826

The City will continue to monitor for continuous frigid temperatures. Unless otherwise specified, the centers will return to their normal business hours starting January 2, 2018.

For further information, contact:
Annie McFadden
Deputy Chief of Staff
Phone: 330-375-2364
E-mail: [email protected]