When you’re celebrating Christmas in July, a water balloon fight is a perfect way to cool off. It’s just like a winter snowball fight but with water and plastic. It’s refreshing and brings in some holiday cheer.
By JJM Photography/ShutterstockSummer temperatures are expected to continue to rise and the heat index is expected to reach between 100 - 105 degrees. That's not good news if you don't have access to cool air which is why Mecklenburg County, the Emergency Management Office, and homeless providers are working together to offer residents relief from the extreme heat.
Cooling Stations:
Cooling stations are open today July 30 and are available to anyone experiencing homelessness in Mecklenburg County and need relief from the heat. The Day Services Center is located at 945 N. College Street. The Center is open from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Visitors will find misting stations, fans, water fountains, chairs, and face coverings available.
Charlotte Area Transportation (CATS) will provide free transportation to anyone needing transport to the Roof Above Day Services Center location, any Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library location, and the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Centers, Senior Centers, and spray ground and pool locations listed below, which are designated as cooling stations.
Park and Recreation - Spray Grounds
- Clarks Creek Community Park, 5435 Hucks Road
- Captain Jack, Elizabeth Park, 1100 E. Trade St.
- Cordelia Park, 600 E. 24th St.
- First Ward Park, 309 E. Seventh St.
- Latta Park, 601 East Park Ave.
- Nevin Park, 6100 Statesville Rd.
- Romare Bearden Park, 300 S. Church St.
- West Charlotte Recreation Center, 2401 Kendall Drive
Park and Recreation - Pools
The Double Oaks Family Aquatic Center is open Thursday and Saturday from 11 am – 7 pm. Cordelia Pool is open Sunday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., with limited capacity. Double Oaks is located at 2014 Statesville Avenue in Charlotte.
The Cordelia Pool is located at 2100 N. Davidson Street in Charlotte.
Park and Recreation - Centers:
- Bette Rae Thomas
- David B. Waymer
- Eastway Regional
- Mallard Creek
- Ivory/Baker
- Revolution Park Sports Academy
- Tyvola Senior Center
