For those seeking heat relief during the day, please visit a City of Topeka Community Center or the Salvation Army.

Community Centers and their hours are:

Abbott Community Center
1112 E. 10th
M-F—6-8 pm
Saturday—9 am-4 pm

Central Park Community Center
1534 SW Clay
M-Th—9 am-8 pm
Friday—9 am-3 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Crestview Community Center
4801 Shunga Drive
M-Th—9 am-2 pm; 5:30-8 pm
Friday—9 am-12 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Garfield Community Center
1600 N. Quincy
M-Th—9 am-3 pm; 5-7 pm
Friday—9 am-3 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Hillcrest Community Center
1800 SE 21st
M & W—9 am-1 pm; 5-7 pm
T, Th, & F—9 am-1 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Oakland Community Center
801 NE Poplar
M-F—7 am-1 pm; 5-6 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Rice Community Center
432 SE Norwood
M, W, F—7 am-1 pm
T & Th—7 am-1 pm; 4-7 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

The Salvation Army’s Social Service Lobby at 1620 SE 6th St is a "Cooling Station." Those that need reprieve from the heat are welcome to come during the hours of 9am-12pm and 1-4pm. The Evening Meal dining area serves as an additional Cooling Station from 4pm-5pm.