In response to the biting chill gripping Pittsburgh, CitiParks has stepped up to provide a haven for those needing to escape the cold. Today, the city's initiative to activate four Healthy Active Living Senior Centers as warming centers was warmly welcomed by residents. The Beechview, Greenfield, Sheraden, and South Side Market House community centers have extended their opening hours, from early morning to evening, to ensure everyone can find a place to stay warm.
The specific locations set to open their doors include the Beechview Healthy Active Living Community Center on Broadway Avenue, the Greenfield Center on Greenfield Avenue, the Sheraden Center on Sherwood Avenue, and the South Side Market House on 12th & Bingham Streets. Importantly, to quicken their support to the community, the South Side Market House is opening an hour earlier at 8 AM and will remain open until 6 PM, while the other centers will operate from 11 AM to 6 PM. These measures undoubtedly offer a crucial respite as temperatures continue to harshly dip.
While these four centers are opening as warming stations, other CitiParks Healthy Active Living Senior Centers throughout Pittsburgh—including Glen Hazel, Hazelwood, Homewood, Lawrenceville, Morningside, Mount Washington, and West End—will remain closed on this date. This information, made available through the city's official announcement, also noted that all are welcome at the CitiParks Recreation Centers that are open in Brookline, Magee, Phillips, and Warrington.
Operational hours at the Brookline, Phillips, and Warrington Rec Centers are extended to 7 PM, with the Magee center closing at the regular hour of 6 PM.
