INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability has extended a Knozone Action Day into Friday, July 28. High temperatures, combined with continued air mass from the Canadian wildfires, are expected to create poor air quality that could impact sensitive groups.
Those with respiratory ailments, such as asthma, COPD, emphysema, heart disease, or COVID, are urged to avoid spending as much time outside as possible. Children, the elderly, and people who are pregnant should also exercise caution if they need to go outdoors.
Friday will be the 20th Knozone Action Day declared for Indianapolis in 2023. The predicted Air Quality Index (AQI) is between 101-150, which is classified as unhealthy for the aforementioned sensitive groups.
For more information on how to help improve central Indiana’s air quality, click here.
Cooling centers, splash pads open
A heat advisory was issued for Thursday and Friday in Indianapolis due to the extreme temperatures.
As a result, the city is opening 13 Indy Parks family centers that residents can use to cool down, in addition to city swimming pools and 19 splash pads.
The cooling centers are located at:
- Bethel Park Family Center, 2850 Bethel Ave.
- Broad Ripple Park Family Center, 1426 Broad Ripple Ave.
- Brookside Park Family Center, 3500 Brookside Parkway S. Drive
- Christian Park Family Center, 4200 English Ave.
- Garfield Park Burrello Family Center, 2345 Pagoda Drive
- Municipal Gardens Family Center, 1831 Lafayette Road
- Pride Park Family Center, 1129 S. Vandeman St.
- Riverside Park Family Center, 2420 N. Riverside E. Drive
- Rhodius Park Family Center, 1720 W. Wilkins St.
- Thatcher Park Family Center, 4649 W. Vermont St.
- Washington Park Family Center, 3130 E. 30th St.
- Watkins Park Family Center, 2360 Dr. Martin L. King Jr. St.
- Windsor Park Family Center, 6510 E. 25th St.
Visit Indy Parks' website for a full list of cooling centers, splash pads and swimming pools.
If you need non-emergency resources or shelter, dial 211 to be connected with Indiana 211 for help.