Rockville Opens Cooling Centers

[Howard Hartman]

For Immediate Release June 20, 2012

Rockville Opens Cooling Centers

Rockville, Md., June 20, 2012 - The City of Rockville has opened four cooling centers for residents suffering from today's high temperatures.

The centers are located at the following City facilities.

• Lincoln Park Community Center, 357 Frederick Ave.
• Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive
• Thomas Farm Community Center, 700 Fallsgrove Drive
• Twinbrook Community Recreation Center, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway

Residents using the cooling centers may stay in designated public areas for free. Residents who want to use the amenities (i.e. fitness rooms, computer labs or drop-in programs) may do so after paying a daily admission fee.

Cooling centers will be open during normal hours of operation. Check the City's website at www.rockvillemd.gov for information.

An adult must accompany children using the cooling centers.

For more information, call the City of Rockville at 240-314-5000. Or visit the website, www.rockvillemd.gov.