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Orange County Government to Open Temporary Warming Centers; Updated Schedule Now Includes Wednesday
Orange County, FL –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. Orange County is adding Wednesday, January 28, 2026 to the warming centers schedule.
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 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 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 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. *NEW*
- 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. For more information on Orange County-operated warming centers, please visit www.ocfl.net/cold.
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.
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.