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Polk County Warming and Cooling Centers

During Extreme Temperature Plan Activation

Site availability may change due to holidays, staffing or other factors.

PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO VERIFY A SITE IS OPEN, AND PUBLIC HOURS.

***No Pets Allowed***

Polk County River Place

2309 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA  50310
515-286-3670
Hours: M-F  7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed on Holidays

Restrooms, water fountains, chairs, wall outlets 

Central Community Center

2008 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA  50314
515-286-3677
Hours: M-F  8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed on Holidays

Restrooms, water fountains, chairs, wall outlets 

Eastside Community Center

1231 E 26th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
515-265-8461
Hours: M-F  8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Closed on Holidays

Restrooms, water fountains, chairs, wall outlets

Northside Community Center

3010 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA  50313
515-288-1524
Hours: M-F  8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on Holidays

Restrooms, water fountains, chairs, wall outlets

Polk County Health Dept

1907 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines, IA  50314
515-286-3798
Hours: M-F  8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on Holidays

Restrooms, water fountains, chairs, wall outlets

Southside Community Center 

100 Payton Avenue, Des Moines, IA  50315
515-287-0092
Hours: M-F  8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on Holidays

Restrooms, water fountains, chairs, wall outlets


Starting 5-1-25, the full-time senior sites hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.