WHERE TO STAY COOL IN MHK

DAYTIME SHELTER IN MANHATTAN – The following Riley County locations are temperature-controlled facilities open to the public. People can visit during hours of operation to get away from the heat or cold. Be aware that hours of operation may vary, and some locations may close during severe weather.

Be Able Community Center
431 S. 5th Street
(785) 775-1205
8 AM-4 PM Monday – Friday
8 AM-1 PM Saturday
Closed 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 Activity Centers
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

Douglass Activity Center
925 Yuma Street
(785) 587-2773
8 AM-8 PM Monday – Thursday
8 AM-6 PM Friday
9 AM-2 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

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
8:30 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 Salvation Army
310 Poyntz Avenue
10 AM – 3 PM Tuesday – Friday
3 PM – 10 PM Saturday

OVERNIGHT SHELTER IN MANHATTAN
Manhattan Emergency Shelter, Inc. (MESI)
416 S 4th Street, Manhattan
(785) 537-3113
The MESI facility has occupancy limits as well as eligibility requirements for guests.