Lansing city buildings, centers, bus stations, more open for cooling
Where to cool off during heat wave
Lansing’s public buildings and community centers are some of the places people can use to cool off during the hottest parts of the day, as one of the year’s first major heat snaps is here after weeks of mild temperatures.
With forecasts expected into the mid-90s this week, the city of Lansing is pushing out notices that residents can seek relief from extreme heat at Capital Area District Libraries Lansing branches, CATA, and other air-conditioned public spaces during their regular open hours. Here are the updates from the city:
UPDATED SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JUNE 29, THROUGH FRIDAY, JULY 3:
LANSING, Mich. – Mayor Andy Schor, in consultation with the Lansing Fire Department’s Emergency Management Division and the Department of Human Relations & Community Services (HRCS), is activating the city’s Code Red extreme heat weather plan. Implementation of this policy will be in effect starting Monday, June 29 through Thursday, July 2 from 8:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. each day.
The City of Lansing has several cooling centers open for people to seek relief during the hottest parts of the day. Lansing’s four community centers and the Lansing City Hall are open the following hours this week:
- Letts Community Center, 1220 W. Kalamazoo St., 517-483-4311
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, July 3: Closed for July 4 Holiday
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
- Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster St., 517-483-4233
Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, July 3: Closed for July 4 Holiday
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
- Gier Community Center, 2400 Hall St., 517-483-4313
Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, July 3: Closed for July 4 Holiday
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
- Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center, 5825 Wise Rd., 517-483-6685
Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, July 3: Closed for July 4 Holiday
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
- Lansing City Hall Lobby, 124 W. Michigan Ave
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, July 3: Closed for July 4 Holiday
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Residents can seek relief from extreme heat at Capital Area District Libraries Lansing branches, CATA, and other air-conditioned public spaces during their regular open hours, listed below:
- Capital Area District Library hours include:
Downtown Branch, 401 S. Capitol Ave
Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, July 3 – Saturday, July 4: Closed for Holiday
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
South Lansing Branch, 3500 S. Cedar St
Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, July 3 – Saturday, July 4: Closed for Holiday
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- CATA Transportation Center, 420 S. Grand Ave
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 4: Closed
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Families looking to beat the heat can also visit the Hunter Park Pool to take a swim and cool off. In addition, Ingham County offers Hawk Island County Park on the city’s southside, which includes a beach and splash pad.
- Hunter Park Pool & Splash Pad, 1400 Fuller St
Open daily: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 4 hours: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. only
More information is located at: www.lansingmi.gov/843/Swimming-Pools
- Hawk Island County Park Beach & Splash Pad, 1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing
Open daily: 8:00 a.m. – sunset
Unhoused residents have several additional daytime cooling center shelter options available to them. Daytime hours are being offered at the locations listed below.
- Advent House Ministries, 743 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., 517-485-4722, will open their drop-in day center each day from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- The Lansing Nest, 332 Townsend St, downtown Lansing, is open each day from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Call 517-940-6106 or visit thelansingnest.org for information.
- City Rescue Mission Women & Children Center, 2216 S Cedar St, and the men’s shelter on Kalamazoo Street will be open for nighttime shelter guests only each day.
- City Rescue Mission Drop-In Center, 415 Kalamazoo Street, will be open overnight each weekday starting at 4:00 p.m., and on Saturday & Sunday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Phone: 517-485-0145
As the heat and humidity sets in, Lansing residents, specifically young children and the elderly, are encouraged to take precautions to keep themselves safe. Remember to:
- Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water.
- Limit outdoor activities to the morning or evening, when temperatures cool down.
- Wear lightweight, bright clothes.
- Apply sunscreen regularly.
- Spend more time indoors or spaces with air conditioning.
- Check on the wellbeing of vulnerable neighbors, friends and family members.
- Avoid keeping pets outside for extended amounts of time, and keep their paws off hot pavement.
- Look for the signs of heat-related illnesses. If symptoms such as headaches, nausea, fatigue, increased sweating, fever, dizziness or weakness occur, find an air-conditioned space immediately, increase your fluid intake, and call 9-1-1.
Call 2-1-1 for access to additional resources.
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Cooling Centers
See a list (PDF) of cooling and warming centers in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties.
CATA Transportation Center
420 S Grand Avenue, Lansing 48933
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Capital Area District Libraries – Downtown Branch
401 S Capitol Avenue, Lansing 48933
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Capital Area District Libraries – South Lansing Branch
3500 S Cedar Street, Lansing 48910
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
City Hall
124 W Michigan Avenue, Lansing 48933
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
City of Lansing’s Foster Community Center
200 N Foster Street, Lansing 48912
Hours: Monday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
City of Lansing’s Gier Community Center
2400 Hall Street, Lansing 48906
Hours: Monday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
City of Lansing’s Letts Community Center
1220 W Kalamazoo Street, Lansing 48915
Hours: Monday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
City of Lansing’s Schmidt Community Center
5825 Wise Road, Lansing 48911
Hours: Monday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Tuesday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Day Shelters
Day shelters are available year-round during the hours posted. Food/meals may be available.
Advent House – 743 N Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Lansing 48915
- Phone: 517-485-4722
- Hours: Weekdays 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Weekends 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
City Rescue Mission, Women and Children – 2216 S Cedar Street, Lansing 48910
- Phone: 517-485-0145
The Nest – 332 Townsend Street, Lansing 48933
- Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
- (517) 940-6106
Overnight Emergency Shelters
City Rescue Mission, Outreach Drop-In Center – 415 Kalamazoo Street, Lansing 48910
- Phone: 517-485-0145
- Hours: 7:30 pm – 5:00 am
City Rescue Mission, Men’s Shelter – 415 Kalamazoo Street, Lansing 48910
- Phone: 517-485-0145
City Rescue Mission, Women and Children – 2216 S Cedar Street, Lansing 48910
- Phone: 517-485-0145
Please contact 211 for assistance with other resources.
Public and City facilities may be utilized during extreme weather, during normal business hours.
Families looking to beat the heat can also visit the Hunter Park Pool to take a swim and cool off. In addition, Ingham County offers Hawk Island County Park on the city’s southside, which includes a beach and splash pad.
Hunter Park Pool, 1400 Fuller St
- Sunday – Saturday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m.
- More information is located at: https://www.lansingmi.gov/843/Swimming-Pools
Cooling Centers offer Tri-County residents a place to go to escape the heat for at least a few hours a day. This is especially important for seniors and people with chronic health conditions. Cooling Centers are only open when weather is dangerously hot.
Hot Weather Safety To-Do List
- Check on neighbors or family members without air conditioning who may have a hard time getting out of their home.
- Make sure pets have plenty of water and a cool place to rest.
- Take care of yourself by avoiding strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day and by spending at least a few hours a day in a cool place.
List of Cooling Centers
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