Keep Cool: Pasadena Public Pools, Cooling Centers, Ice Skating

Triple digit temperatures are here and people are wondering how and where to keep cool.

See tips on how to stay cool and reduce heat-related injury and fire danger here.

Apart from sitting at home with the air conditioning—if you have it—on full blast, Pasadena is filled with places where you can beat the heat and save on your electric bill.

Movie Theaters

For those interested in being entertained while they stay cool, head to one of Pasadena's movie theaters. You can pay $2-$3 and see a slightly older recent film at the Academy Theater on Colorado or get the royal treatment at One Colorado's iPic Theater, which includes reclining seats and food and drink service during the film. Arclight in Paseo Colorado is another option. Since Arclight and iPic have a dining and drinking area in their lobbies, guests can arrive early to grab a bite and enjoy the air-conditioned atmosphere a little longer.

The City shared the following:

SWIMMING POOLS OPEN TO PUBLIC JUNE 17-AUG. 9, 2013

• Blair High School, 1201 S. Marengo Ave., Monday-Friday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.; Sunday, Noon-3:00 p.m.  Closed Saturday.
• Villa-Parke Pool, 363 E. Villa Street, Monday-Friday, 1:00- 4:00 p.m.; Saturday, Noon-3:00 p.m.  Closed Sunday.
• Pasadena High School, 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Monday-Saturday, 1:00-4:00 p.m.; Sunday Noon to 3:00 p.m.
• Robinson Park Pool 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Monday-Thursday, 1:00-4:00 p.m.; Friday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.; Saturday, 1:00-4:00 p.m.  Closed Sunday.

On Sunday, June 30, 2013, the Robinson Park Center and Pool will offer additional operating hours from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call the Center at (626) 744-7330 for more information.

ICE SKATING

A trip to the Pasadena Ice Skating Center, 300 E. Green St., is also a good way to beat the heat.  Call (626) 578-0800 or visit www.skatepasadena.com for more info.  

COOLING CENTERS

In Pasadena, the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St., is the only pre-designated Cooling Center.  The Senior Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday and closed on Sunday.  Visit www.publichealth.lacounty.gov to find other designated cooling centers throughout Los Angeles County.

PASADENA PUBLIC LIBRARY

While not official Cooling Centers, the Pasadena Public Library and other local public libraries offer an enjoyable, air conditioned respite from the heat.  Library locations and hours are: 

Central Library, 285 E. Walnut Street, (626) 744-4066.  Open 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday; 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday.

The following branch libraries are open 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday & Saturday:

• Allendale Branch, 1130 S. Marengo Ave., (626) 744-7260
• Hill Avenue Branch, 55 S. Hill Ave., (626) 744-7264
• Lamanda Park Branch, 140 S. Altadena Dr., (626) 744-7266
• Linda Vista Branch, 1281 Bryant St., (626) 744-7278
• San Rafael Branch, 1240 Nithsdale Road, (626) 744-7270
• Santa Catalina Branch, 999 E. Washington Blvd., (626) 744-7272

Other branch locations and hours are:

• La Pintoresca Branch, 1355 N. Raymond Ave., (626) 744-7268.  Open 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday, and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday.
• Villa-Parke Branch, 363 E. Villa St., (626) 744-6510.  Open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

PASADENA RECREATION CENTERS

Pasadena’s Recreation Centers also provide air conditioned environments at:

• Jackie Robinson Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Closed Saturday and Sunday.
• Robinson Park Center, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.  Closed Sunday.
• Victory Park, 2575 Paloma St., Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Closed Sunday.
• Villa-Parke Community Center, 363 E. Villa St., Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Closed Sunday.