05/26/2026
☀️🌡️ MERCED COUNTY COOLING ZONES OPEN FOR 2026 🌡️
As temperatures rise, Merced County has designated cooling zones throughout the county to provide residents with a safe, air-conditioned place to escape the heat.
📍 Dos Palos Cooling Locations
🏛️ Dos Palos City Hall
2174 Blossom Street
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
👮 Dos Palos Police Department
1546 Golden Gate Avenue
Open Daily | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📚 Jerry O’Banion Dos Palos Library
951 Center Avenue
Tuesday 10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday & Thursday 10 AM–6 PM
Friday & Saturday 10 AM–5 PM
💧 Stay hydrated
☀️ Limit outdoor activities during peak heat hours
👵 Check on elderly family members, neighbors, and those most vulnerable to heat-related illness
🚗 Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle
🚌 The Bus provides complimentary transportation to cooling zones within its service area.
Together, let's stay safe, stay hydrated, and look out for one another during the summer heat.
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