Keeping Cool in San Bernardino

San Bernardino Offers Multiple Ways to Stay Cool During the Hot Summer Months
Posted on Jul 12, 2023

San Bernardino Offers Multiple Ways
to Stay Cool During the Hot Summer Months

Update: The City of San Bernardino has announced that in addition to the hours and locations listed below, the following locations will be open on Sundays when the temperature is forecast to exceed 100 degrees to serve as cooling centers.

These locations will be open on Sunday, July 30.

Lytle Creek Community Center (12 - 5 pm) 380 S. K Street
5th Street Senior Center (12-6 pm) 600 W. 5th Street
Rowe Branch Library (12-5 pm) 108 E. Marshall Boulevard
Jerry Lewis Swim Center Lobby (12-5 pm) 831 E Highland Avenue

Daytime temperatures in San Bernardino often hit 100 degrees or higher in the summer months.

The City of San Bernardino wants to remind its residents to stay indoors during peak temperature hours, limit outdoor exercise or work to the early morning or evening hours, stay hydrated - drink lots of liquids, use suntan lotion, keep your pets inside or in the shade with plenty of water, and most importantly, keep tabs on elderly friends or family. 

Air conditioning can get very expensive and can put a strain on the power grid. San Bernardino would like to remind residents that it has many locations throughout the city that residents can use to cool off that are both fun and free for residents of all ages.

Senior Centers
Perris Hill Senior Center - 780 E. 21st Street
5th Street Senior Center - 600 W. 5th Street

San Bernardino Senior Centers are open Monday through Thursday, from 9 am to 3:00 pm and on Fridays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Libraries 
Feldheym Central Library -  555 W. Sixth Street
Inghram Branch Library - 1505 W. Highland Avenue
Rowe Branch Library - 108 E. Marshall Boulevard

San Bernardino Libraries' hours are Monday & Tuesday from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. The libraries are closed Fridays and Sundays.

Community Centers
Delmann Heights Community Center - 2969 N. Flores Street (Monday - Friday from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm.)
Rudy C. Hernandez Community Center - 222 N. Lugo Avenue (Monday - Friday from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm.)
Lytle Creek Community Center - 380 S. K Street (Monday - Friday from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm. and Saturday from 10 am -12 pm)
Verdemont Community Center - 3664 W. Little League Drive (Monday - Friday from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm.)
Center for Individual Development – 8088 Palm Lane (Monday - Friday from 9:00am – 1:00 pm)

Jerry Lewis Family Swim Center at Perris Hill Park
831 E Highland Avenue - there is a nominal cost to use the pool ($1.00-$3.00)

Open for swimming Monday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, Friday from 1:00 -7:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 pm

Community Splash Pads
Anne Shirells Park  - 1367 North California Street
Lytle Creek Park - 380 South K Street
Tom Minor Park – Intersection of Irvington Avenue and Palm Avenue
Wildwood Park - 536 East 40th Street

Splash Pad use is free and open daily from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Stay cool and stay safe this summer!

Cooling Tips

Splash Pads