Warming Centers During Cold Weather

When very cold weather is in the forecast, the City of Columbus provides warming centers so people have a safe indoor place to go. This page shows current locations and hours.

How to use this page

The map below shows City recreation centers, libraries, and partner sites that are open as warming centers. You can search by your address to find a location near you, or zoom in and select a pin to see details like hours and services.

If you use a screen reader or cannot use the map, please use the list of locations further down this page or contact the City of Columbus 311 Customer Service Center at 614-645-3111 for help finding a warming center.

Find a warming center on the map

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A text-based list of locations is provided on this page. If you need this information in another format or need help, call 311 (614-645-3111).


List of warming centers

Winter warming centers (2025–26) in Columbus and Franklin County
Site Address (Directions) Phone Hours Notes
24/7 locations
Third Shift Warming/Cooling Center (in partnership with First English Lutheran Church) 1015 E. Main St., Columbus, OH 43205 614-252-3191 Open 24/7
Community Development for All People 946 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43206 614-288-1945 Open 24/7
Our Brothers Keepers (for ages 18–24) 2906 E. 5th Ave., Columbus, OH 43219 614-549-6075 Open 24/7 For ages 18–24.
Overnight locations
A Step in the Right Direction (in partnership with Westgate United Methodist Church) 61 S. Powell Ave., Columbus, OH 43204 614-674-2905 Every night: 9 p.m. – 7 a.m.
Star House (for ages 14–24) 1220 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH 43201 614-826-5868 365 days per year: 10:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. For ages 14–24.
Daytime locations
Jordan’s Crossing 342 N. Hague Ave., Columbus, OH 43204 614-564-9616 Mon–Fri: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fri Dinner: 5:30 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sun: Closed
The Open Shelter 1037 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43206 614-222-2885 Mon–Fri: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Columbus Relief 2000 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43206 614-517-2038 Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Additional places to warm up during normal business hours (not official warming centers)
Columbus Metropolitan Library branches Multiple locations Normal business hours Open to walk in and warm up during operating hours.
Columbus Recreation & Parks community centers Multiple locations Normal business hours Open to walk in and warm up during operating hours.

Need help or more information?

If you need help finding a location or have questions about hours or services, call 311 or 614-645-3111. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911.

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