City of Trenton Opens Cooling Center and Pools During Extreme Heat Warning

Due to temperatures exceeding 90 °F from June 23 to June 25, 2025, the City of Trenton is issuing an Extreme Heat Advisory. The Department of Health and Human Services along with Parks & Recreation, has announced that a cooling center and public pools will be open to provide relief from the heat. 

Cooling Center

Sam Naples Community Center
611 Chestnut Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08611
Open: June 23–25, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Free and open to all residents

For transportation to the cooling center, please call 609-989-3462.

City Pools

Residents can also cool off at City pools from June 23 to June 25, between 1:00 PM and 9:30 PM.

Pool Locations: 

• Cooper Pool – 396 Union St.
• Father Rocco Pool – 1501 New Willow St.
• Hetzel Pool – 190 North Olden Ave
• Martin Luther King Jr. Pool – 347 Brunswick Ave
• Roberto Clemente Pool – 342 Academy St.

The City of Trenton advises residents to drink plenty of fluids, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, wear light-colored and/or loose-fitting clothing, and, most importantly, check on relatives, friends, and elders. It is also crucial to never leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles, as car interiors can reach lethal temperatures within minutes. For additional information, please call 609-989-3462. If you see signs of heat-related illness or any emergency, call 911 immediately.