City of Dover Warming and Cooling Centers

City facilities serve as warming and cooling centers

Several City of Dover facilities serve as warming centers during extreme cold weather and cooling centers during extreme hot weather.

These specific public buildings are accessible and welcome those seeking relief from the weather during regular business hours. Please note, operating hours are reduced at some facilities due to the Fourth of July holiday. 

• Dover Public Library, 73 Locust St. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed Sundays during the summer. Closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.
• McConnell Center, 61 Locust St. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., including Saturday, July 4. 
• Dover City Hall, 288 Central Ave. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.
• Dover Police Department Lobby, 46 Chestnut St. Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Dover's three fire stations are also open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are located at 262 Sixth St., 9-11 Broadway, and 25 Durham Road. 

For an up-to-date weather forecast, visit the National Weather Service's information for Dover at bit.ly/doverweather.

Splash Pad and Pool

• The splash pad at Henry Law Park playground is activated daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• The Jenny Thompson Outdoor Pool is for the season. During July, there are recreational swim 7 days a week, weather and other conditions permitting. On weekdays, it is open from 12:15 to 3:30 p.m. for recreational swim; on the weekends it is open from 12 to 5 p.m. Check the complete July schedule. Fee or membership required for pool use.