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Program: Cooling Center - The Mission at Kern County

Agency: Kern County Aging and Adult Services Department


Resource Number: 68772941
Description

Provides a cooling center when temperatures are forecast to be 105 degrees or higher. Effective June 1, 2026 - September 22, 2026.

Residents using the Cooling Centers are encouraged to bring their favorite non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, reading material, games, etc. to better enjoy the Centers.




Program Phones:
661-325-0863
Cooling center information


Location information
Cooling Center - The Mission at Kern County  
Location: 816 East 21st Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305 (Map)
Program Hours:
Cooling Center open from 8:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm- 4:30pm

*Only when temperatures are forecast to be 105 degrees or higher.
Description: Nearest cross street is King Street
Bus Service: Bus route 44
Public Transportation Kern transit
Disabilities Access: No information has been provided by agency

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Open to the public
Languages: English
Application Process: Walk-in
Program Fees: No Fee
Documents Required: Are encouraged to wear a face covering
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA-Kern County


Categorized as:
Extreme Cooling Centers


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Verification

Person at the resource who last verified this information:
Last Verified On: 5/8/2026
Last Verified By: Catherine Cervantes
Title: I&R Coordinator