Beat the Heat, Cooling Centers & Cool Ideas in Greater Lansing
The temps are rising and if you’re feeling the heat, you’re not alone. Whether you’re looking for a break from the sun or planning ahead for when everyone’s officially over summer temps, we’ve got some refreshing ideas to help you cool off.
Splash Pads, Pools, and Lakes
There’s no shortage of ways to get wet and stay cool across Greater Lansing, from community splash pads to local pools and nearby lakes. Make a day of it, or just pop by to rinse off and reset.
Cool-Down Indoors
Sometimes the best escape is air conditioning! Area libraries, movie theaters, museums, and even a quiet visit to the mall can be a lifesaver on those too hot to handle days. Not to mention bowling, indoor trampoline fun, STEAM and STEM fun and more!
Click any image below to explore indoor options. Many are free or low-cost!
Hot Tip: AC Runs with Errands
Yes, grocery shopping counts as a break when it’s 90° and humid. And suddenly that “quick Target run” feels like an oasis. We support it.
Skip the Stove
Nobody wants to cook when it feels like the oven is already on. Take dinner outside and grill it, Blackstone it, or plug in the electric skillet on the porch. Easy, breezy, and no indoor heat buildup.
Let the heat inspire some creative escapes, we’ve got options to keep you cool, entertained, and sane all summer long.
If we missed any ideas, please feel free to send them our way. Use the contact us link or email i[email protected]
Beat the heat with more area cooling center options and links for additional information
City of Lansing – offers a full list of cooling centers, hours of operations, and more information, please visit: https://www.lansingmi.gov/Cooling-Centers
During extreme heat, CATA will also provide free rides to cooling centers. Visit CATA for more information.
City of East Lansing – Hannah Community Center and the East Lansing Public Library. Visit https://www.cityofeastlansing.com
Even more area cooling centers ready and waiting to help you beat the heat – check and confirm details before you visit.
Bath Township Public Library (closed Sundays)
Beacon of Hope Family Care, St. Johns
Briggs District Library, St. Johns
Capital Area District Libraries – Downtown and South Lansing locations
CATA Transportation Center, Lansing
Clinton County Senior Center, St. Johns
Cristo Rey Community Center, Lansing
DeWitt District Library
Elsie Public LIbrary
Foster Community Center
Gier Community Center
Lansing City Hall
Lansing Mall
Lett’s Community Center
Maple Rapids Library
MSU Union, *MSU ID required after 6pm
Neighborhood Empowerment Center, Lansing
Northpointe Community Church
Ovid Police Department
Ovid Public Library
Schmidt Community Center
