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**Columbus Opens Warming Centers Amid Extreme Cold**

Starting Monday, January 20, Columbus Recreation and Parks will open five community centers to serve as warming centers for residents needing shelter from the dangerously cold weather. These centers will provide a safe and warm space until temperatures improve.

The following locations will be available:

- **Barnett Community Center**: 1184 Barnett Rd., 43227

- **Dodge Community Center**: 667 Sullivant Ave., 43215

- **Linden Community Center**: 1350 Briarwood Ave., 43211

- **Marion Franklin Community Center**: 2801 Lockbourne Rd., 43207

- **Thompson Community Center**: 1189 Dennison Ave., 43201

Residents are encouraged to visit the Columbus Recreation and Parks website at [ColumbusRecParks.com/CommunityCenters](http://ColumbusRecParks.com/CommunityCenters) for a complete list of operating hours and additional details.

As temperatures drop, these centers aim to ensure that everyone in the community stays safe and warm.

Source: Columbus Rec and Parks

Source Type: Community

Source Location: Columbus

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