Michiana summer cooling center locations 2025
Posted: Jun 20, 2025 4:00 PM EDT | Updated: Jun 23, 2025 11:57 AM EDT

With temperatures expected to reach triple digits in Michiana, several localities have released lists of cooling centers available for the public to utilize as a safety measure.
For counties without cooling centers listed, residents can call 211 to find the nearest cooling center. We will update this list as more information becomes available.
INDIANA:
St. Joseph County:
- Community centers in South Bend are always open to the public, no matter what season
- Charles Black Community Center - 3419 W. Washington St. - Monday-Thursday - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday - 9 a.m. -5 p.m. - CLOSED July 4
- Howard Park Event Center - 604 E. Jefferson Blvd. - Monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday - Noon-6 p.m., July 4 - Noon-10 p.m.
- O'Brien Fitness Center - 321 E. Walter St. - Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday: 5 a.m.- 7:30 p.m., Saturday: 7 a.m.- 3 p.m., Sunday: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. - CLOSED July 4
- Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Center - Monday-Friday - 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday - 9 a.m.-2 p.m. - CLOSED July 4
- Pinhook Community Center - 2801 Riverside Dr. -Times vary and hours are typically by appointment
- Local libraries
Elkhart County:
- Guidance Ministries (216 North 2nd St, Elkhart) - Phone: 574-296-7192 Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET
- Faith Mission (801 Benham Avenue, Elkhart) Phone: 574-293-3406, Hours: Daily 24 hours
Starke County:
- Starke County Public Library Schricker Main Branch (152 West Culver Road, Knox) Phone: 574-772-7323. Hours: Available during branch hours.
- North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library (208 Keller Avenue, North Judson) Phone: 574-896-2841, Hours: Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. CT
Kosciusko County:
- Syracuse Community Center - Saturday from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Wawasee High School will be available during all other times. If you are needing shelter at the high school, please contact the Syracuse Police Department at 574-267-5667.
LaGrange County:
- LaGrange County Library Central Branch - Monday-Thursday - 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday - 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday - 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Topeka Branch LaGrange County Library - Monday-Friday - 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday - 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- LaGrange County Sheriff's Office lobby - Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Marshall County:
- Argos Police Department lobby will be open 24 hours
- Bremen Town Hall is available during weekday business hours 4:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Bremen Police Department after 4:30 p.m. or on weekends
- Plymouth Police Department lobby will be open 24 hours
La Porte County:
- Michigan City City Hall - 100 E. Michigan Blvd. - Monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Michigan City Police Department - 1201 E. Michigan Blvd. - Daily 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Michigan City Fire Admin Building - 2510 E. Michigan Blvd. - Monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Nest Community Shelter - 1001 W. 8th St. - Daily 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- La Porte City Hall - 801 Michigan Ave. - Monday–Friday - 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- La Porte Civic Auditorium - 1001 Ridge St. - Monday-Friday - 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- La Porte County Public Library - 904 Indiana Ave. - Monday-Thursday - 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday - 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday - 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- La Porte Fire Station 3 - 710 Daytona St. - Daily 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Station 3 will be temporarily unavailable while responding to calls. *
- LPCPL Exchange - 807 Indiana Ave. - Monday-Thursday - 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday - 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday - 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fulton County:
- Support Café (715 Main Street, Rochester) Phone: 574-223-2233, Hours: Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. ET
- Kewanna Community Center (404 North Toner Street, Kewanna) Phone: 574-224-2666, Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
Pulaski County:
- Pulaski County Public Library (121 South Riverside Drive, Winamac) Phone: 574-946-3432, Hours: Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET
MICHIGAN:
Berrien County:
- Those without access to air conditioning can text or call Michigan 211 (dial 2-1-1, or 844-875-9211) or contact their local health department to find nearby cooling centers. You can also text your zip code to 898211.
Cass County:
- Those without access to air conditioning can text or call Michigan 211 (dial 2-1-1, or 844-875-9211) or contact their local health department to find nearby cooling centers. You can also text your zip code to 898211.