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Beat the heat at these Koreatown, Pico Union and Westlake cooling centers and local pools
The Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Library in Koreatown is one of several cooling centers recommended by the city.
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This story first appeared on The LA Local.
Los Angeles will be under a heat wave advisory until Monday evening as temperatures show no signs of letting up over the weekend.
Temperatures will linger in the high 80s and low 90s in downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Koreatown, Pico Union and Westlake.
The National Weather Service projects temperatures will peak on Sunday afternoon. Meteorologist Bryan Lewis with the National Weather Service said residents can expect more humidity than usual.
While dense, urban centers have more concrete and see more vehicle traffic, downtown and the surrounding areas will not be the hottest locations during this heatwave in the Southland, as the Antelope Valley will be under an extreme heat advisory over the weekend.
During hot weather, the beach is an immediate go-to for folks that want to stay cool, but Lewis warns against this as the surf will be extra choppy.
The Pacific Coast will see large swells “coming up from tropical systems off the coast of Mexico,” Lewis said. “We are issuing a beach hazard statement that’ll be in effect through at least the weekend [which] may be extended.”
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While the weather is expected to cool down on Monday, forecasts show that another heatwave could develop by the end of next week.
Pools nearby
Find a pool or splash pad nearest you.
Echo Park Pool
Address: 1419 Colton St. 90026
Phone: 213-481-2640
Lap swim hours: Monday – Friday: 6-9 a.m., 12-2 p.m. ; Saturday & Sunday: 12-5 p.m., limited lanes after 1 p.m.
Recreational hours: Monday – Friday: 3 – 9 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 1-5 p.m.
Website: https://recreation.parks.lacity.gov/aquatic/year-round/echo-park-indoor-pool
Eleanor Green Roberts Aquatic Center
Address: 4526 W Pico Blvd. 90019
Phone: 323-936-8483
Lap swim hours: Monday – Friday (4 lanes of 25 yards): 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Recreational hours: Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3 – 5:45 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Website: https://recreation.parks.lacity.gov/aquatic/year-round/eleanor-green-robert-aquatic
Cooling centers
Find the nearest cooling center.
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Pico Union Branch Library
Address: 1030 S. Alvarado St. 90006
Phone: 213-368-7545
Hours: Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday & Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Closed on Sundays
Website: https://www.lapl.org/branches/pico-union
Felipe de Neve Branch Library (Westlake)
Address: 2820 W. 6th St. 90057
Phone: 213-384-7676
Hours: Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday & Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Closed on Sundays
Website: https://www.lapl.org/branches/felipe-de-neve
Pio Pico – Koreatown Branch Library
Address: 694 S. Oxford Ave. 90005
Phone: 213-368-7647
Hours: Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday & Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Closed on Sundays
Website: https://www.lapl.org/branches/pio-pico-koreatown
Councilmember Heather Hutt’s office recommends residents to rest in shade or a building with air conditioning and to stay hydrated with plenty of water.
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Residents should also:
- Cool down at a public library, recreation facility, senior center or other public air-conditioned building
- Check up on relatives and neighbors, especially if they have pre-existing health conditions
- Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances
- When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening
- Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible
- To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments and staying hydrated
- Employers must provide access to sufficient water
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