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Cooling Centers Now Open in Prince George's County

Resident can go to a number of places around the county to get some relief from the heat wave in the region.

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Prince George's County has partnered with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission to host several cooling centers throughout the county, while the summer's first major heat wave is hitting the region.

“As we move into the summer months, it is very important that our residents take the steps necessary to stay safe and prevent heat related illnesses,” said Ronald E. Gill Jr., Director, Prince George’s County Office of Emergency Management. “Stay hydrated and drink water often, minimize outdoor activities and remember to check on your neighbors, especially the elderly, and on your pets to ensure that they do not fall victim to the heat.”

The cooling centers will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the weekdays. The cooling centers may be especially important for the elderly and those with health issues as well as the residents in some Prince George's County neighborhoods that will be without water service after WSSC notices a pipe failing. 

Residents may call 3-1-1 to obtain information about cooling center locations in Prince George’s County.  In addition, residents are encouraged to sign up for Notify Me Prince George’s Alerts or by texting 412912. Registered subscribers will receive critical, real-time information on situations ranging from weather- related emergencies to traffic alerts.

A full list of open cooling centers and their phone numbers are listed below:

  • Baden Community Center - 13601 Baden-Westwood Road, Brandywine
  • 301-888-1500; TTY 301-203-6030
  • Beltsville Community Center - 3900 Sellman Road, Beltsville
    •        301-937-6613; TTY 301-445-4512
  • Bladensburg Community Center  - 4500 57th Avenue, Bladensburg
    • 301-277-2124; TTY 301-445-4512; Información en español: 301-445-4509
  • Bowie Community Center - 3209  Stonybrook Drive, Bowie
    • 301-464-1737; TTY 301-218-6768
  • Camp Springs Senior Activity Center, 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs
    • 301-449-0490; TTY 301-446-3402
  • Cedar Heights Community Center - 1200 Glen Willow Drive, Seat Pleasant
    • 301-773-8881; TTY 301-218-6768
  • College Park Community Center - 5051 Pierce Avenue
  • College Park 
    • 301-441-2647; TTY 301-445-4512
  • College Park Youth Services Center  - 4912 Nantucket Road, College Park
    • 301-345-4425; TTY 301-445-4512
  • Deerfield Run Community Center - 13000 Laurel-Bowie Road - Laurel
    • 301-953-7882; TTY 301-445-4512
  • Glassmanor Community Center  - 1101 Marcy Avenue, Oxon Hill 
    • 301-567-6033; TTY 301-203-6030
  • Glenarden / Theresa Banks Complex - 8615 McLain Avenue, Glenarden,
    • 301-772-3151; TTY 301-218-6768
  • Glenn Dale Community Center - 11901 Glenn Dale Boulevard (Rte. 193)
    • 301-352-8983; TTY 301-218-6768
  • Good Luck Community Center  - 8601 Good Luck Road,  Lanham,
    • 301-552-1093; TTY 301-445-4512
  • Hillcrest Heights Community Center  - 2300 Oxon Run Drive, Temple Hills
    • 301-505-0897 
  • John E. Howard Community Center and Senior Activity Center - 4400 Shell Street, Capitol Heights
    • 301-735-3340; TTY 301-218-6768
  • Kentland Community Center - 2411 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover
    • 301-386-2278; TTY 301-445-4512
  • Largo/Perrywood/Kettering Community Center - 431 Watkins Park Drive
    • 301-390-8390; TTY 301-218-6768
  • Lake Arbor Community Center - 10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville
    • 301-333-6561; TTY 301-218-6768
  • Langley Park Community Center - 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville
    • 301-445-4508; TTY 301-445-4512
  • Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center – 7120 Contee Road, Laurel
    • 301-206-3350; TTY 301-446-3402
  • Marlow Heights Community Center - 2800 St. Clair Drive,  Marlow Heights
    • 301-423-0505; TTY 301-203-6030
  • North Brentwood Community Center - 4012 Webster Street, North Brentwood
    • 301-864-0756; TTY 301-445-4512
  • North Forestville Community Center – 2311 Ritchie Road, Forestville
    • 301-350-8660
  • Oakcrest Community Center - 1300 Capitol Heights Boulevard,
  • Capitol Heights 
    • 301-736-5355; TTY 301-218-6768
  • Patuxent Community Center - 4410 Bishopmill Drive, Upper Marlboro
    • 301-780-7577; TTY 301-203-6030
  • Peppermill Village Community Center - 610 Hill Road, Landover
    • 301-350-8410; TTY 301-218-6768
  • Prince George's Plaza Community Center - 6600 Adelphi Road, 
    • 301-864-1611; TTY 301-445-4512
  • Rollingcrest/Chillum Community Center - 6120 Sargent Road, Chillum
    • 301-853-2005; TTY 301-445-4512
  • Seat Pleasant Activity Center - 5720 Addison Road, Seat Pleasant
    • 301-773-6685; TTY 301-218-6768
  • South Bowie Community Center - 1717 Pittsfield Lane, Bowie
    • 301-249-1622; TTY 301-218-6768
  • Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex -
    • 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington - 301-749-4160, TTY 301-203-6030
  • Suitland Community Center - 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville, MD
    • 301-736-3518; TTY 301-203-6030
  • Temple Hills Community Center - 5300 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills
    • 301-894-6616; TTY 301-203-6030
  • Upper Marlboro Community Center - 5400 Marlboro Race Track Road
    • 301-627-2828; TTY 301-203-6030
  • Vansville Community Center - 6813 Ammendale Road, Beltsville
    • 301-937-6621; TTY 301-445-4512

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