[RP TownTalk] 2016 PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY COOLING CENTER LOCATIONS

Jessica Barnes jbarnes at riverdaleparkmd.gov
Fri Jul 8 13:15:00 UTC 2016


For Immediate Release:  

July 6, 2016

 

For More Information Contact:

Rhonda D. Jackson 

Public Information Officer, Office of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management

Office:  301-324-4333

 

2016 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY 

COOLING CENTER LOCATIONS

25 Cooling Centers to help Residents Beat the Heat

 

Landover, MD – As we move into the summer season, Prince George’s County,
along with the National Weather Service reminds residents that temperatures
in excess of 90 degrees with extreme heat and humidity index conditions can
be dangerous.  The Prince George’s County Office of Emergency Management in
collaboration with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning
Commission (M-NCPPC), encourages everyone to take precautionary measures to
stay cool.  Residents in need of relief from the heat are encouraged to
visit one of our designated recreational facility Cooling Centers. These
neighborhood facilities have been identified in the North, South and Central
parts of the County and are open to all County residents.  In addition,
residents are encouraged to seek relief in other air-conditioned facilities
such as theatres, shopping malls, grocery stores or libraries. 

 

The following permanent Cooling Center Locations will be open to the General
Public: Weekday Hours of Operation (10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.); During weekend
hours, residents are encouraged to call the facility to confirm hours of
operation.  All centers will offer a cooling area with seating anytime
temperatures reach 90 degrees or higher.

 

Baden Community Center - 13601 Baden-Westwood Road, Brandywine 

301-888-1500; TTY 301-203-6030

 

Bladensburg Community Center Park - 4500 57th Avenue, Bladensburg 

301-277-2124; TTY 301-445-4512; Información en español: 301-445-4509

 

Cedar Heights Community Center Park - 1200 Glen Willow Drive, Seat Pleasant 

301-773-8881; TTY 301-218-6768

 

College Park Community Center Park and Soccer Complex - 5051 Pierce Avenue,
College Park 

301-441-2647; TTY 301-445-4512

 

Glassmanor Community Center Park - 1101 Marcy Avenue, Oxon Hill

301-567-6033; TTY 301-203-6030

 

Glenarden / Theresa Banks Complex - 8615 McLain Avenue, Glenarden 

301-772-3151; TTY 301-218-6768

 

Hillcrest Heights Community Center Park - 2300 Oxon Run Drive, 

Temple Hills 301-505-0897

 

John E. Howard Community Center Park - 4400 Shell Street, Capitol Heights

301-735-3340; TTY 301-218-6768

 

Kentland Community Center Park - 2411 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover 

301-386-2278; TTY 301-445-4512

 

Langley Park Community Center - 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville

301-445-4508; TTY 301-445-4512

 

Largo/Perrywood/Kettering Community Park School Center - 431 Watkins Park
Drive, Upper Marlboro 

301-390-8390; TTY 301-218-6768

 

Marlow Heights Community Center Park - 2800 St. Clair Drive, Marlow Heights 

301-423-0505; TTY 301-203-6030

 

North Brentwood Community Center Park - 4012 Webster Street, North Brentwood

301-864-0756; TTY 301-445-4512

 

Oakcrest Community Park School Center - 1300 Capitol Heights Boulevard,
Capitol Heights 

301-736-5355; TTY 301-218-6768

 

Patuxent Community Center - 4410 Bishopmill Drive, Upper Marlboro

301-780-7577; TTY 301-203-6030

 

Peppermill Village Community Center Park - 610 Hill Road, Landover

301-350-8410; TTY 301-218-6768

 

Prince George's Plaza Community Center - 6600 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville 

301-864-1611; TTY 301-445-4512

 

Rollingcrest/Chillum Community Center Park - 6120 Sargent Road, Chillum 

301-853-2005; TTY 301-445-4512

 

Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex - 7007 Bock Road, Fort
Washington 

301-749-4160, TTY 301-203-6030

 

Suitland Community Park School Center - 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville

301-736-3518; TTY 301-203-6030

 

Temple Hills Community Center Park - 5300 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills 

301-894-6616; TTY 301-203-6030

 

Vansville Community Center - 6813 Ammendale Road, Beltsville 

301-937-6621; TTY 301-445-4512

 

The following Senior Centers will be available as cooling centers:

 

Camp Springs Senior Activity Center, 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs 

301-449-0490 – open until 4:30 pm weekdays; Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.;
Closed Sundays 

 

Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center, 7120 Contee Road, Laurel 

301-206-3350 – closed Sundays

 

John E. Howard Senior Activity Center, 4400 Shell Street, Capitol Heights 

301-735-2400 – open until 3:30 pm weekdays and closed weekends

 

Senior residents and their families are also encouraged to contact the
Prince George’s County Department of Family Services Administration on Aging
at (301) 265-8450 for information and/or assistance.

 

# # #

 

Jessica

Jessica E. Barnes

Town Clerk

Riverdale Park

5008 Queensbury Road

Riverdale Park, MD 20737

www.riverdaleparkmd.info <http://www.riverdaleparkmd.info/> 

301-927-6381

 

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