City of Dayton, OH

01/19/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/19/2025 19:12

Warming Centers Update - Week of Jan. 20

As a result of the cold temperatures forecast through the middle of the week, the City of Dayton will operate its three recreation centers as "warming centers" for residents. These three facilities are currently scheduled to be open:

Tuesday-Friday (Jan. 21-24), 6 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

The City of Dayton Recreation Center locations are as follows:

  • Greater Dayton Recreation Center - 2021 W. Third St.
  • Lohrey Recreation Center - 2366 Glenarm Ave.
  • Northwest Recreation Center - 1600 Princeton Dr.

The recreation centers are closed on Monday (Jan. 20) in recognition of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. For shelter needs beyond the hours available at the City's designated warming centers, residents in need can proceed to the following St. Vincent DePaul shelters at any time:

  • Women and Families - 120 W. Apple St.
  • Men - 1921 S. Gettysburg Ave.

Residents are also encouraged to check on their neighbors for any assistance they may need and to remember the shelter needs of pets.

Up-to-date information on current weather conditions and any winter-related weather warnings can be found at the National Weather Service's Wilmington office website: https://www.weather.gov/iln/.

Fire safety information can be found on the Dayton Fire Department website at any time: https://www.daytonohio.gov/693/Fire-Life-Safety-Resources