Cooling centers open across Michiana during high temps

A number of organizations across Michiana are opening their doors for residents who need a place to cool off in the midst of high temperatures in the area.


BERRIEN COUNTY

Niles

  • Michiana Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 
    • 2439 S. 11th St. 
    • Thursday - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
    • Cold water provided


CASS COUNTY

Dowagiac

  • Indian Lake Volunteer Fire Department
    • 33104 Old M 62
    • Wednesday - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
    • Open all day Thursday
  • Dowagiac Fire Department 
    • Station hosted at Walter Ward Park on Thickstun Street
    • 2 to 3 p.m. 


ELKHART COUNTY

Elkhart

  • Faith Mission
    • 801 Benham Avenue
    • Open 24 hours a day
  • Guidance Ministry
    • 216 N. 2nd St.
    • Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Tuesday and Thursday - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Nibco Park splash pad
    • 303 Nibco Parkway
    • Noon to 9 p.m. through the weekend
  • McNaughton Spray Park
    • 701 Arcade Ave.
    • Saturday - noon to 7 p.m.
    • Sunday - noon to 6 p.m.

Goshen

  • Salvation Army
    • 1013 N. Main St.
    • Thursday and Friday - 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m.
    • Anyone using the Salvation Army at noon on Thursday or Friday can stay in the building during the one-hour lunch break.
  • Goshen Public Library
    • 601 S. 5th St.
    • Wednesday and Thursday - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Friday - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

LA PORTE COUNTY 

La Porte

  • La Porte City Hall
    • 801 Michigan Ave.
    • 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • La Porte Civic Auditorium
    • 1001 Ridge Street
    • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • La Porte County Public Library
    • 904 Indiana Ave. 
    • 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • La Porte Fire Station 3
    • 710 Daytona St.
    • 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • La Porte Park & Rec Office
    • 250 Pine Lake Ave.
    • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Michigan City

  • Salvation Army
    • 1201 Franklin St.
    • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Michigan City Hall
    • 100 E. Michigan Blvd.
    • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Michigan City Fire and Training Center
    • 2510 E. Michigan Blvd.
    • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Michigan City Police Department
    • 1201 E. Michigan Blvd.
    • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY

South Bend

  • Charles Black Community Center
    • 3419 W. Washington St.
    • Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Closed Saturday and Sunday
  • Howard Park Event Center
    • 219 S. St. Louis Blvd.
    • Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    • Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  • O’Brien Fitness Center
    • 321 E. Walter St.
    • Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    • Sunday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Pinhook Community Center
    • 2801 Riverside Drive
    • Times vary, by appointment
  • St. Joe County Public Library


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