Staying Safe in the Summer Heat
Texas summers are relentless, and for those experiencing homelessness, the heat can be dangerous. At Sunrise, we take proactive steps to ensure the safety and well-being of our community members during the hottest months.
We provide cooling stations equipped with water, shade, and mister fans to offer immediate relief.
Client’s can also visit a cooling center to escape the heat across the
Our outreach teams distribute essentials like sunscreen, hats, and reusable water bottles to those in need. Most of these warm weather items are donated by individuals or groups who want to get more involved.
Shop our Summer Wish List or grab a group of friends and put together DIY Outreach Kits to support our client’s living outdoors.
By addressing the challenges of extreme heat, we create a safer, more supportive community for all.
Learn more about our summer services and check out the below list of 2025 Cooling Center Locations.
2025 Cooling Center Locations
Parks' Cooling Center Facilities
Asian American Resource Center: 8401 Cameron RdMonday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Austin Nature & Science Center: 2389 Stratford DrMonday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m.
Austin Recreation Center: 1301 Shoal Creek BlvdMonday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m.
Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center: 808 Nile StMonday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Delores Duffie Recreation Center: 1182 N Pleasant Valley RdMonday-Thursday 1-9 p.m., Friday 1-6 p.m.
Dittmar Recreation Center: 1009 W Dittmar RdMain Rec Center: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Gymnasium: Monday-Friday 12-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.- 4p.m.
Dottie Jordan Recreation Center: 2803 Loyola LnMonday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center: 5801 Ainez DrMonday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m.
George Washington Carver Museum: 1165 Angelina StMonday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Givens Recreation Center: 3811 E 12th St #1936Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m.
Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia Recreation Center: 1201 E Rundberg LnMonday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Hancock Recreation Center: 811 E 41st StMonday-Friday 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Lamar Senior Activity Center: 2874 Shoal Crest AveMonday/Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho Activity Center: 35 Robert T Martinez Jr StMonday-Friday 1-6 p.m.
McBeth Recreation Center: 2401 Columbus DrMonday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Montopolis Recreation and Community Center: 1200 Montopolis DrMonday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Northwest Recreation Center: 2913 Northland DrMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Pan Am Recreation Center: 2100 E 43rd StMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center: 2608 Gonzales StMonday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Pickfair Community Center: 10904 Pickfair DrMonday-Friday 2-6 p.m.
Rodolfo "Rudy" Mendez Recreation Center: 2407 Canterbury StMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
South Austin Recreation Center: 1100 Cumberland RdMonday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.
South Austin Senior Activity Center: 3911 Menchaca RdMonday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Wednesday 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Turner Roberts Recreation Center: 7201 Colony Loop DrMonday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Library Cooling Center Facilities:
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library: 710 W Cesar Chavez StMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m.
Carver Branch, Austin Public Library: 1161 Angelina StMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cepeda Branch, Austin Public Library: 651 N Pleasant Valley RdMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, Austin Public Library: 5125 Convict Hill RdMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Howson Branch, Austin Public Library: 2500 Exposition BlvdMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
John Gillum Branch, Austin Public Library: 2505 Steck AveMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Milwood Branch, Austin Public Library: 12500 Amherst DrMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Old Quarry Branch, Austin Public Library: 7051 Village Center DrMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pleasant Hill Branch, Austin Public Library: 211 E William Cannon DrMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ruiz Branch, Austin Public Library: 1600 Grove BlvdMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m.
Southeast Branch, Austin Public Library: 5804 Nuckols Crossing RdMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Spicewood Springs Branch, Austin Public Library: 8637 Spicewood Springs RdMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m.
St. John Branch, Austin Public Library: 7500 Blessing AveMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Terrazas Branch, Austin Public Library: 1105 E Cesar Chavez StMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Twin Oaks Branch, Austin Public Library: 1800 S 5th StMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
University Hills Branch, Austin Public Library: 4721 Loyola LnMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Willie Mae Kirk Branch, Austin Public Library: 3101 Oak Springs DrMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Windsor Park Branch, Austin Public Library: 5833 Westminster DrMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Yarborough Branch, Austin Public Library: 2200 Hancock DrMonday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
