The following Manhattan locations are air-conditioned facilities where people can get away from the heat. Hours of operation may vary. An excessive heat warning continues through 9 p.m. Saturday.
Anthony Recreation Center
2415 Browning Avenue
(785) 340-3347
8 AM-8 PM Monday – Thursday
8 AM-6 PM Friday
9 AM-4 PM Saturday
Noon-4 PM Sunday
Be Able Community Center
431 S. 5th Street
(785) 775-1205
8 AM-4 PM Monday – Friday
10 AM-1 PM Saturday
Closed Sunday
Douglass Activity Center
925 Yuma Street
(785) 587-2773
8 AM-8 PM Monday – Thursday
8 AM-6 PM Friday
9 AM-4 PM Saturday
Noon-4 PM Sunday
Eisenhower Recreation Center
2850 Kirkwood Drive
(785) 340-3349
8 AM-8 PM Monday – Thursday
8 AM-6 PM Friday
9 AM-4 PM Saturday
Noon-4 PM Sunday
Flint Hills Discovery Center
315 S. 3rd Street
(785) 587-2726
10 AM-5 PM Tuesday – Saturday
Noon-5 PM Sunday
Closed Monday
Manhattan City Hall Lobby
1101 Poyntz Avenue
(785) 587-2480
8 AM-5 PM Monday – Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Manhattan Public Library
629 Poyntz Avenue
(785) 776-4741
9 AM-9 PM Monday – Thursday
9 AM-8 PM Friday
9 AM-6 PM Saturday
1 PM-6 PM Sunday
Manhattan Senior Center
301 N. 4th Street
(785) 537-4040
8 AM-4 PM Monday – Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Manhattan Town Center
100 Manhattan Town Center
(785) 539-3500
10 AM-8 PM Monday – Saturday
Noon-6 PM Sunday
Riley County Historical Museum
2309 Claflin Road
(785) 565-6490
8:30 AM-5 PM Tuesday – Friday
2 PM-5 PM Saturday – Sunday
Closed Monday
The Manhattan Emergency Shelter, Inc. (MESI), located at 416 S. 4th Street, is the only organization that can provide shelter overnight. MESI occupancy limits as well as eligibility requirements for guests apply.
