Jackson Recreation Centers Open for Those Without Power; Jackson YMCA Offers Showers

(August 13, 2021 10:04 AM) The City of Jackson is opening its two recreation centers to residents who do not have power or water following this week’s severe weather.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center and the Boos Recreation Center will both be open on Friday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The centers are being made available to residents who are without power and need a cool place to spend time. Bottled water will also be provided by Consumers Energy.

Because there is a mask requirement for all City facilities, masks and hand sanitizer will be made available to visitors.

The City is only planning on having the centers open on Friday, but will update the community if any changes are made.

The MLK Center is located at 1107 Adrian St. and the Boos Center is located at 210 Gilbert. St.

The Jackson YMCA is opening the locker rooms and showers free of charge to all in the community today through Saturday.

Community members will need to complete a waiver and show photo ID; first-time visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Consumers Energy will provide a case of water to each household (while supplies last).

The Jackson YMCA is located at 127 West Wesley in Downtown Jackson.