11 cooling stations open across Birmingham as summer heat continues

As temperatures continue to rise, the City of Birmingham is partnering with community organizations, libraries, recreation centers and service providers to offer cooling stations throughout the city.

Cooling stations will be activated whenever temperatures or heat indices reach 95 degrees or higher. The locations provide air-conditioned spaces where residents can cool down, hydrate and reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses.

“Extreme heat can be more than uncomfortable; it can be life-threatening. We want every resident to know there are safe, welcoming places throughout Birmingham where they can find relief, stay hydrated, and protect their health during periods of excessive heat.” 

Alanah Melton, director of unhoused strategies for the City of Birmingham

Cooling stations are available in every quadrant of the city.

City of Birmingham cooling stations

Here is a list of cooling stations: 

CENTRAL

• Birmingham Public Library, 2100 Park Place
  • Mondays, Wednesdays through Saturdays: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 
  • Tuesdays 9 a.m.-8 p.m.  

• Faith Chapel Care Center, 921 2nd Ave. North,
  • Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  

• Pathways, 409 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North
  • Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 

• Firehouse Ministries, 626 2nd Ave. North
  • 2–5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday  

NORTH

• North Birmingham Library, 2501 31st Ave. N
  • Mondays-Fridays 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesdays 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. 

• Fitness Center, 421 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd
  • Monday 5:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
  • Tuesday 5:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
  • Wednesday 5:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
  • Thursday 5:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
  • Friday 5:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 
  • Saturday 8 a.m.–1 p.m. 
  • Sunday Closed 

WEST

• Five Points West Library, 4812 Ave. W.
  • Mondays-Fridays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 

• One Roof, 730 8th Ave. West
  • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 

SOUTH

• Harrison Recreation Center, 901 17th St SW
  • Monday 12–5:30 p.m. 
  • Tuesday 12–5:30 p.m. 
  • Wednesday 12–5:30 p.m. 
  • Thursday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 
  • Friday 12–5:30 p.m. 
  • Saturday 12–5:30 p.m. 
  • Sunday 12–5:30 p.m. 

• Southside Library, 1814 11th Ave. South
  • Mondays-Fridays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 

EAST

• Woodlawn Library, 5709 1st Ave. N
  • Mondays-Fridays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 

For a complete list of cooling station locations and operating hours, visit www.birminghamal.gov/homelessness or follow the city’s social media channels for updates during heat events.