South Bend offering cooling stations to residents in need

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The City of South Bend has a number of cooling stations open for residents who need to get out of the heat.

Charles Black Community Center (3419 W. Washington St.)

• Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.
• Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Closed on Saturdays and Sundays

Howard Park Event Center (604 E. Jefferson Blvd.)

• Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.
• Sunday: 1-5 p.m.

O’Brien Fitness Center (321 E. Walter St.)

• Monday- Friday: 5 a.m.- 9 p.m.
• Saturday: 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
• Sunday: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Pinhook Community Center (2801 Riverside Dr.)

• Times vary, and hours are typically by appointment
• Monday-Sunday: 6 a.m.- 10 p.m.

Residents should also check to see if their local library has a cooling station. Click here for St. Joe County Public Library’s hours.