MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — With extreme high temperatures and heat indices expected Friday through Sunday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are highlighting services available to assist vulnerable residents during times of extreme heat.
The Charlotte Area Transit System will provide free transportation to the day services centers, recreation centers, senior centers, and spraygrounds listed below, which are designated as cooling stations.Day Services Centers: There are multiple centers available for people who are living unsheltered:
- Roof Above’s Day Services Center, 945 N. College St., Charlotte
- 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.
- Block Love Charlotte’s Day Services Center, 2738 N. Graham St., Charlotte
- 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.
- The Relatives: On Ramp (young adults ages 18-24), 2219 Freedom Dr., Charlotte
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Closed weekends and holidays.
Recreation and Senior Centers
The following Park and Recreation centers are open to residents seeking relief from the heat:
- David B. Waymer Recreation Center, 14008 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville
- Eastway Regional Recreation Center, 3150 Eastway Park Drive, Charlotte
- Ivory/Baker Recreation Center, 1920 Stroud Park Court, Charlotte
- Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Road, Cornelius
- Revolution Park Sports Academy, 1225 Remount Road, Charlotte
- Tyvola Senior Center, 2225 Tyvola Road, Charlotte
Spraygrounds, Pools, and Beach…