Hours of operation may vary by location. Weekend locations and hours of operation may vary. Please contact your nearest cooling center for more information.
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COOLING CENTER
In response to the extreme temperatures, the City of Corpus Christi is making several cooling centers available to the public for extended hours.
Here are the hours for Saturday, September 9, and Sunday, September 10:
Public Libraries
La Retama Central Public Library
805 Comanche Street
361-826-7000
(12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library
1230 Carmel Parkway
361-826-2370
(12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Ben F. McDonald Public Library
4044 Greenwood Drive
361-826-2356
(12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Owen R. Hopkins Public Library
3202 McKinzie Road
361-826-2350
(12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library
5930 Brockhampton Street
361-826-2360
(12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Janet F. Harte Public Library
2629 Waldron Road
361-826-2310
(12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
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CCRTA
The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority will allow individuals to ride fare-free upon telling their Bus Operator that they'll be traveling to the nearest cooling center. For more information, go to http://www.ccrta.org.
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Splash Pads, Swimming Pools, and Bayfront Park Fountain
The City's pools, splash pads, and the Bayfront Park Fountain are open with free admission as a cooling alternative. NOTE: All children under the age of eight must be accompanied and always supervised by an adult age 16+. For more information, go to https://www.cctexas.com/parks
