Cooling stations are meant to be a practical daytime refuge—especially if your home cooling isn’t keeping up.

What Clark County says to expect

Clark County’s posted list includes cooling-station access at recreation centers, libraries, and community centers across the county. The county also says some locations are pet-friendly and allow animals in carriers or on leashes.

The county’s heat-safety reminders include:

• Drink plenty of water.
• Avoid outdoor activity during the hottest hours of the day.
• Check on neighbors—especially older adults and people without air conditioning.

A few Las Vegas Valley options (from KTNV’s list)

Clark County has the full locations list with posted details—use it to find the nearest site and confirm hours. KTNV also published an at-a-glance list; here are a few of the Las Vegas Valley entries it includes:

• Walnut Recreation Center, 3075 N. Walnut Road — Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. (pets allowed on a leash or in a carrier)
• Hollywood Recreation Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Boulevard — Mon–Fri, 6 a.m.–8 p.m. (pets allowed on a leash or in a carrier)
• Cambrige Recreation Center, 3930 Cambridge Street — Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. (closed weekends; pets allowed on a leash or in a carrier)
• Courtyard Homeless Resource Center, 314 Foremaster Lane — 24 hours daily (pets allowed on a leash or in a carrier)

Who should take heat precautions most seriously

In its heat-risk guidance, the National Weather Service says the Las Vegas Valley is in an area that can see pockets of Major Heat Risk within a broader heat-risk outlook. The NWS notes this risk affects anyone spending time outdoors without adequate hydration and without frequent breaks in the shade and/or air conditioning.

Quick plan for the next few days

• Check Clark County’s posted cooling-station list and note the hours for the nearest site.
• If your AC isn’t keeping up, plan a daytime trip to cool down—don’t wait until you feel overheated.
• Carry water and limit outdoor time during the hottest parts of the day.
• Check on neighbors who may struggle in heat, including older adults and people without reliable cooling.

The cooling-station window runs through June 28, 2026.

Sources

• Clark County — Cooling stations activated (official notice)
• National Weather Service Las Vegas — Area Forecast Discussion (heat risk guidance)
• KTNV — Where to cool down: Cooling stations available in Clark County
• Audacy/KXNT — Clark County opens cooling stations as extreme heat settles in