LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Lafayette Consolidated Government will open a cooling station due to the extreme heat.

The Domingue Recreation Center located at, 901 Mudd Ave. will open starting tomorrow at noon and close at 5 p.m. Hours of operation will be open seven days a week from noon to 5 p.m. until further notice.

The cooling station will be for anyone who needs a safe place to escape the excessive heat.

The Lafayette Transit System will provide transportation to the recreation center via the Brown Route.

Access the Brown Route map here: http://www.ridelts.com/routes/brown.pdf