Cooling Shelters During Heat Advisories
Heat advisories are monitored by the Westminster Fire Department. When “Major” or “Extreme” heat risk advisories are issued by the NWS-Boulder, the City will notify the community that recreation centers and libraries are available options for residents to keep cool and safe during normal business hours. The facilities listed below are generally open during the primary heating hours of the day, providing a cool location to get out of the heat with water and restrooms available.* For a downloadable version of a flyer to share and distribute, please click here.
City Park Recreation Center (10455 N. Sheridan Blvd.)
Mon-Th: 6am-9pm, Fri: 6am-7pm, Sat & Sun: 7am-9pm
City Park Fitness Center (10475 Sheridan Blvd.)
Mon-Thurs: 5am-9pm, Fri: 5am-7pm, Sat & Sun: 7am-6pm
West View Recreation Center (10747 W. 108th Ave.)
Mon-Fri: 6am-9pm, Sat: 7am-6pm, Sun: 9am-6pm
Swim & Fitness Center (3290 W. 76th Ave.)
Mon-Fri: 6am-9pm, Sat & Sun: 7am-6pm
The MAC (3295 W. 72nd Ave.)
Mon, Weds, Fri: 6:30am-4:30pm, Tues, Thurs: 6:30am-8pm, Sat & Sun: Closed
Countryside Pool (10470 Oak St.)
Mon-Sun: 10am-7pm
Irving Street Library (7392 Irving St.)
Mon-Weds: 9am-8pm, Thurs-Fri: 9am-5pm, Sat & Sun: 1-5pm
College Hill Library (3705 W. 112th Ave.)
Mon-Weds: 9am-8pm, Thurs-Fri: 9am.-5pm, Sat & Sun: 1-5pm
*Please note that facilities may be closed due to annual maintenence. For a full schedule, please click here.
*Keep cool in rec center lobby areas for free; use of amenities requires a fee.