West Hollywood opens Plummer Park cooling center for weekend heat wave

The City of West Hollywood will operate a free cooling center at Plummer Park Community Center Senior Lounge on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, 2026, with Cityline shuttle service and heat-safety resources.

As temperatures climb above 90 degrees across Southern California, the City of West Hollywood is activating its cooling center at Plummer Park to provide relief for residents and visitors. The center will be open on Saturday, August 1, 2026, and Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering a climate-controlled space for anyone seeking respite from the heat.

City officials are also deploying free Cityline shuttle service to transport people to the 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard location. Shuttles run approximately every 30 minutes, are ADA-accessible, and operate Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., giving community members a convenient alternative to the larger bus system.

The cooling center is housed in the Plummer Park Community Center Senior Lounge, a venue already equipped to accommodate seniors and the broader public. Staff members on site will direct visitors to the cooling area and answer questions about the service. For additional details or to speak directly with a representative, callers can reach the center at (323) 848-6530, and those who are Deaf or hard of hearing may use TTY 711 or the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2929 (voice) or 1-800-735-2922 (voice).

Cityline shuttles, which are free and ADA-accessible, will pick up riders at designated stops throughout West Hollywood. The service runs every half hour, ensuring that people without private transportation can still access the cooling center without long waits. Route maps are posted on the shuttles and are also available online at the city’s dedicated Cityline page.

The cooling center activation follows the city’s protocol of opening such facilities when ambient temperatures reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. This threshold is part of West Hollywood’s broader heat-mitigation strategy, which includes public alerts, educational campaigns, and partnerships with local health agencies to keep vulnerable populations safe.

City officials are reminding residents that high heat poses serious risks, especially for children, pets, and seniors. They advise staying out of direct sun, limiting strenuous activity, drinking plenty of water, and wearing lightweight clothing. The city also warns that parked vehicles can become lethal ovens: on a 90-degree day, interior temperatures can soar to 160 degrees in less than ten minutes, even with windows cracked.

Pet owners receive specific tips, such as the seven-second pavement test: if the back of a hand cannot stay on the ground for seven seconds, the surface is too hot for a pet’s paws. Residents are encouraged to walk dogs during cooler morning or evening hours and to avoid concrete, brick, and asphalt during peak heat.

For broader assistance, the city points to its online cooling-center page, the Alert LA County emergency notification system, and the Southern California Edison Flex Alert line at (800) 611-1911. Additional information, including a full list of participating cooling sites and real-time updates, can be found on the city’s website and social media @wehocity.

West Hollywood’s rapid deployment of a cooling center and free shuttle service underscores how the city is translating heat-alert data into tangible, neighborhood-level relief. For residents who rely on public transit or lack air-conditioned homes, the Plummer Park site offers a lifeline that can prevent heat-related emergencies, especially for seniors, children, and pet owners navigating scorching streets.