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Orange County, Florida Government has updated the schedule for the opening of two temporary warming centers located at the gymnasiums of Barnett Park Recreation Center and Goldenrod Recreation Center:

• Monday, February 2, 2026 | Open from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m.
• Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | Open from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. *NEW*
• Thursday, February 5, 2026 | Open from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. *NEW*

For residents located in rural East Orange County, Bithlo Community Park will serve as a transportation hub, providing bus service to the Goldenrod Recreation Center. LYNX bus pickups will occur on the following dates:

• Monday, February 2, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. *NEW*
• Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. *NEW*

Operational hours are subject to change based on weather forecast conditions.

Due to changes in forecasted temperatures, Orange County, Florida Government has updated the schedule for the opening of two temporary warming centers located at the gymnasiums of Barnett Park Recreation Center and Goldenrod Recreation Center:

• Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | Open from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
• Thursday, January 29, 2026 | Closed *NEW*
• Friday, January 30, 2026 | Closed
• Saturday, January 31, 2026, open from 5 p.m. continuously until Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10 a.m. *NEW*
• Monday, February 2, 2026 | Open from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. *NEW*

For residents located in rural East Orange County, Bithlo Community Park will serve as a transportation hub, providing bus service to the Goldenrod Recreation Center. LYNX bus pickups will occur on the following dates:

• Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. *NEW*
• Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. *NEW*
• Monday, February 2, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. *NEW*

Operational hours are subject to change based on weather forecast conditions.

Due to changes in forecasted temperatures, Orange County, Florida Government has updated the schedule for the opening of two temporary warming centers located at the gymnasiums of Barnett Park Recreation Center and Goldenrod Recreation Center:

• Monday, January 26, 2026 | 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
• Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.*NEW*
• Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 5 p.m. to 10 a.m.

For residents located in rural East Orange County, Bithlo Community Park will serve as a transportation hub, providing bus service to the Goldenrod Recreation Center. LYNX bus pickups will occur on the following dates:

• Monday, January 26, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.*NEW*
• Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Orange County will continue to monitor cold weather conditions to determine operational hours for the weekend.

Due to forecasted temperatures below 40°F, Orange County will open temporary warming centers to support the Homeless Services Network (HSN) in providing short-term overnight shelter for individuals without stable housing.

The temporary warming centers will be located at the gymnasiums of Barnett Park Recreation Center and Goldenrod Recreation Center on the following dates:

• Monday, January 26, 2026 | 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
• Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 5 p.m. to 10 a.m.

For residents located in rural East Orange County, Bithlo Community Park will serve as a transportation hub, providing bus service to the Goldenrod Recreation Center. LYNX bus pickups will occur on the following dates:

• Monday, January 26, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

LYNX buses will offer free transportation to individuals traveling to a warming center. Secured pets are welcome on LYNX buses and at the warming centers. Pet owners must provide carriers for cats, leashes for dogs, and are responsible for bringing food and supplies.

Please note that operational hours are subject to change based on weather forecast conditions.

Additional HSN-partner locations providing homeless services include:

• Coalition for the Homeless, 18 North Terry Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
• Matthew’s Hope – 611 Business Park Blvd., Winter Garden, FL 34787
• Orlando Union Rescue Mission, 3300 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32805
• The Salvation Army Orlando (Men Only), 624 Lexington Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
• The Salvation Army Orlando (Women and Children Only), 400 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804

Please note: Warming centers are closed to the media.

Due to changes in forecasted temperatures, Orange County, Florida Government has updated the schedule for the opening of two temporary warming centers located at the gymnasiums of Barnett Park Recreation Center and Goldenrod Recreation Center:

• Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 5 p.m. to 10 a.m.
• Friday, January 16, 2026 | Closed *NEW*
• Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
• Monday, January 19, 2026 | 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. *NEW*

For residents located in rural East Orange County, the Bithlo Community Park will serve as a transportation hub, providing bus service to the Goldenrod Recreation Center. LYNX bus pickups will occur on the following dates:

• Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Monday, January 19, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

LYNX buses will offer free transportation to individuals traveling to a warming center. Secured pets are welcome on LYNX buses and at the warming centers. Pet owners must provide carriers for cats, leashes for dogs, and are responsible for bringing food and supplies.

Set to open on Thursday and Friday, January 15 – 16, and Sunday January 18

Due to forecasted temperatures below 40°F, temporary warming centers will open to support the Homeless Services Network (HSN) by providing short-term overnight shelter for individuals without stable housing.

The warming centers will be located at the gymnasiums of Barnett Park Recreation Center and Goldenrod Recreation Center on the following dates:

• Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 5 p.m. to 10 a.m.
• Friday, January 16, 2026 | 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
• Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.

For residents located in rural East Orange County, the Bithlo Community Park will serve as a transportation hub, providing bus service to the Goldenrod Recreation Center. LYNX bus pickups will occur on the following dates:

• Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, January 16, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

LYNX buses will offer free transportation to individuals traveling to a warming center. Secured pets are welcome on LYNX buses and at the warming centers. Pet owners must provide carriers for cats, leashes for dogs, and are responsible for bringing food and supplies.

Additional HSN-partner locations providing homeless services include:

• Coalition for the Homeless, 18 North Terry Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
• Matthew’s Hope – 611 Business Park Blvd., Winter Garden, FL 34787
• Orlando Union Rescue Mission, 3300 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32805
• The Salvation Army Orlando (Men Only), 624 Lexington Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
• The Salvation Army Orlando (Women and Children Only), 400 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804

Please note: Warming centers are closed to the media.