With an extreme heat warning placed on the region, the city of San Diego Friday announced it was extending hours for libraries and recreation centers as places to cool down.
On Saturday, all locations will be open until 8 p.m. Specific locations identified below will also be open on Sunday from noon to 8 p.m., a city statement read.
The city libraries with extended hours are:
- Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, 5188 Zion Ave.;
- Balboa Library, 4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave.;
- Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, 12095 World Trade Drive (Open Sunday);
- Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate Drive (Open Sunday);
- Central Library, 330 Park Blvd. (Auditorium will be open until 8 p.m.) (Open Sunday);
- City Heights/Weingart Library, 3795 Fairmount Ave. (Open Sunday);
- College-Rolando Library, 6600 Montezuma Road;
- La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave.;
- Linda Vista Library, 2160 Ulric St.;
- Logan Heights Library, 567 S. 28th St.;
- Mira Mesa Library, 8405 New Salem St. (Open Sunday);
- Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, 215 W. Washington St.;
- Mountain View/Beckwourth Library, 721 San Pasqual St.;
- North Clairemont Library, 4616 Clairemont Drive;
- North Park Library, 3795 31st St.;
- North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Drive;
- Oak Park Library, 2802 54th St. (Open Sunday);
- Otay Mesa-Nestor Library, 3003 Coronado Ave.;
- Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, 4275 Cass St.;
- Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, 12911 Pacific Place;
- Paradise Hills Library, 5922 Rancho Hills Drive;
- Point Loma/Hervey Library, 3701 Voltaire St. (Open Sunday);
- Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive;
- San Carlos Library, 7265 Jackson Drive;
- San Ysidro Library, 4235 Beyer Blvd. (Open Sunday);
- Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, 9005 Aero Drive (Open Sunday);
- Skyline Hills Library, 7900 Paradise Valley Road;
- Tierrasanta Library, 4985 La Cuenta Drive;
- University Community Library, 4155 Governor Drive;
- University Heights Library, 4193 Park Blvd.; and
- Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, 5148 Market St.
The recreation centers, which will all be open Sunday, are:
- Azalea Recreation Center, 2596 Violet St.;
- Balboa Park Activity Center, 2145 Park Blvd.;
- Canyonside Recreation Center, 12350 Black Mountain Road;
- Kearny Mesa Recreation Center, 3170 Armstrong St.;
- Montgomery Waller Recreation Center, 3020 Coronado Ave.;
- Mountain View Community Center, 641 S. Boundary St.;
- Nobel Recreation Center, 8810 Judicial Drive;
- Pacific Beach Recreation Center, 1405 Diamond St.;
- Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center, 18448 West Bernardo Drive; and
- San Carlos Recreation Center, 6445 Lake Badin Ave.
According to the city, service animals will be allowed entry at these locations. Regularly scheduled programs and recreational activities may be taking place in the above locations during open hours.
“Extreme heat is responsible for more annual deaths than any other weather-related hazard,” a city statement read. “During periods of extreme heat, everyone is encouraged to avoid overexertion and stay hydrated. Never leave people or pets in a vehicle. Also, residents are encouraged to check on neighbors at higher risk of heat-related illnesses, including children, pregnant people, older adults, outdoor workers and those with pre-existing health conditions.”
San Diego’s Park Rangers encouraged people to avoid visiting Open Space trails during periods of extreme heat. Plan hikes during the cooler morning or evening, stay on trails, bring ample water and leave pets at home during the heat of the day.
In addition to the city’s cooling locations, the San Diego County has a list of designated Cool Zones available for locations outside San Diego city limits: www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/PublicHealthPreparednesand Response/cool-zones.html.
City-contracted outreach workers will continue to distribute water and share locations where people can stay cool to those living without shelter. San Diego’s Safe Sleeping Program offers a shuttle service that provides rides throughout the day.
