CHANDLER, Ariz. — The City of Chandler will open a respite center and eight cooling locations starting May 1, offering residents a safe place to recover and cool down from the extreme heat. This effort is in partnership with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health and Maricopa Association of Governments’ Heat Relief Network.
Chandler’s respite center will be located at AZCEND, 345 S. California St. The center will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday–Friday and Sunday. During excessive heat warnings, the center will open on Saturdays and overnights.
The center will provide air-conditioning, hydration, snacks and a place for uninterrupted rest. Guests also will have access to restroom facilities, shower and laundry services. The city’s Community Navigation Team will be available to offer their resources as needed by guests.
The eight cooling centers will offer water, snacks and a reprieve from the heat. These cooling stations will operate at the following locations during regular business hours:
- Basha Library, 5990 S. Val Vista Drive
7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday–Wednesday; 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday–Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday - Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Road
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday–Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday - Chandler Neighborhood Resources Department, 235 S. Arizona Ave.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday–Friday - Downtown Chandler Library, 22 S. Delaware St.
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday–Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday–Saturday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Hamilton Library, 3700 S. Arizona Ave.
7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday–Wednesday; 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday–Friday; 1–5 p.m. Saturday - Sunset Library, 4930 W. Ray Road
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday–Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday–Saturday; 1–5 p.m. Sunday - Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Road
5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday–Friday; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday - Salvation Army, 85 E. Saragosa St.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday–Friday
During last year’s heat season, Chandler provided respite and cooling center services and operated an Emergency Portable A/C Lending Program. Maricopa County supported transportation services countywide. In total, 736 unduplicated individuals visited the Respite Center 7,518 times. Nine cooling centers operated throughout Chandler and almost 20,000 bottles of water and more than 23,000 meals/snacks were provided to vulnerable residents. Nine households participated in the Emergency A/C Lending Program.
Once again, the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center forecasts above-normal temperatures for the 2025 heat season—making these services critically important to the community.
For additional information about heat relief services including locations throughout the region, heat safety tips, or to make a donation of water and other supplies, visit Chandler Heat Relief.
Media contact:
Stephanie Romero
Public Information Officer, City of Chandler
480-782-2231