Cooling Centers Opening During Heat Wave

By Brad Ford

Multnomah County Cooling Centers

Multnomah County Walnut Park Building, 5325 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland (Hours: Weekdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Weekends, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.)

Multnomah County East Building, 600 N.E. 8th St., Gresham (Hours: Weekdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Weekends, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.)

Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave., Portland (Hours: Weekdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Weekends, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; *CLOSED Saturday)

Multnomah County Mead Building, 421 SW 5th Ave., Portland (Hours: Thursday and Friday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Weekends, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.)

Elm Court Center, 1032 SW Main St., Portland (Hours: Thursday through Sunday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.)

Portland Building (in partnership with the City of Portland), 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland (Hours: Thursday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.)

Additionally, several other organizations and municipalities are operating cooling centers, including:

  • American Legion Post 134, 2104 N.E. Alberta St., Portland (Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Catholic Charities, 2740 S.E. Powell Boulevard, Portland (Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
  • Fairview City Hall, 1300 NE Village St., Fairview. Restrictions: Open to seniors, people with disabilities and other health conditions (Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
  • Friendly House, 1737 NW 26th Ave., (Hours: Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
  • City of Corbett, 35800 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Corbett (Hours: Wednesday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
  • City of Troutdale, 234 SW Kendall Court, Troutdale (Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.)

Transportation to cooling centers can be arranged by calling Ride Connection at 503-226-0700. Advance reservations are encouraged. All rides are free of charge.

Pets and children are welcome at all three cooling center locations. Each location also will have activities including board games and movies. Snacks and water also are available.


Washington County Emergency Management has compiled information on where people can stay cool this week. To volunteer your business, organization or place of worship as a cooling center for this and future heat events, contact Sharon Gray at 503-846-7580 or sharon_gray@co.washington.or.us.

  • Beaverton City Library will be open from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday. The library is located at 12375 SW 5th Street.
  • Beaverton City Library at Murray Scholls will be open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. The library is located at 11200 SW Murray Scholls Place, Suite 102.
  • Boys & Girls Aid Safe Place for Youth will be open from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Meals, snacks, and water are available on site. Hot weather supplies are available, e.g. hats, sunscreen, and clothing. Youth may participate in daily programming and recreational activities. Safe Place for Youth is located at 454 SE Washington Street in Hillsboro. TriMet route numbers: 46, 47, 48, and 57 plus MAX
  • Cornelius Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday. The library is located at 1355 N Barlow Street. TriMet route numbers: 57
  • Hillsboro Brookwood Library will be open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Water will be available. The library is located at 2850 Brookwood Parkway. TriMet route numbers: 46 and 48
  • Hillsboro Community Senior Center will be open on 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The senior center is located at 750 SE 8th Avenue. TriMet route numbers: 46, 47, 48, and 57
  • Hillsboro Police Department will be opening their doors from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Police Department is located at 250 SE 10th Avenue in Hillsboro.
  • Hillsboro Shute Park Library will be open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Water will be available. The library is located at 775 SE 10th Avenue. TriMet route numbers: 46, 47, 48 and 57
  • Hillsboro Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC), lobby area will be open from 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Water will be available. The SHARC is located at 953 SE Maple Street. TriMet route numbers: 46, 47, 48 and 57
  • Sherwood Regional Family YMCA, will be open from 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. The YMCA is located at 23000 SW Pacific Highway.
  • Tigard Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday. The library is located at 13500 SW Hall Blvd.
  • Tualatin Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, extended hours on Friday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday. Family friendly activities and water will be provided on site. The library is located at 18878 SW Martinazzi Avenue. TriMet route numbers: 76, 96 and 97 plus WES
  • Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, Athletic Center will be open from 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Sunday. Vending machines and water are available on site. The Athletic Center is located at 15707 SW Walker Road. TriMet route numbers: 59 and 67
  • Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, Cedar Hills Recreation Center will be open from 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday. Vending machines and water are available on site. The Cedar Hills Recreation Center is located at 11640 SW Parkway. TriMet route numbers: 20 and 59
  • Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center will be open from 5:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Vending machines and water are available on site. The Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center is located at 9985 SW 125th. TriMet route numbers: 62 and 92
  • Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, Garden Home Recreation Center will be open from 5:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday. Vending machines and water are available on site. The Garden Home Recreation Center is located at 7475 SW Oleson Road. TriMet route number: 45
  • Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, Elsie Stuhr Center will be open from 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday, and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday. Water is available on site. The Elsie Stuhr Center is located at 5550 SW Hall Blvd.
  •  Wilsonville Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday through Saturday, and 1 p.m. – 6p.m. and on Sunday. Water is available on site. The library is located at 8200 SW Wilsonville Road.

Washington County added these cooling centers:

  • North Plains Library will be open and extending their hours Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. The library is located at 31334 NW Commercial Street.
  • Portland Christadelphian Community Church will be open from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2. Water and snacks are available on site. Family activities will include movies and board games. The church is located at 8970 SW Murray Blvd., Beaverton.
  • Sherwood Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 – 5 p.m. on Sunday. The library is located at 22560 SW Pine St. TriMet route numbers: 93 and 94
  • Sonrise Forest Grove will be open on Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bed mats, meals, snacks and water are available. Sonrise is located at 2811 19th Ave, Forest Grove.
  • Wilsonville Community Center will be open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The community center is located at 7965 SW Wilsonville Road.
  • Wilsonville Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. Extended hours on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Water is available on site. The library is located at 8200 SW Wilsonville Road.

Clackamas County has identified multiple cooling centers throughout the county for members of the public. These centers are open when temperatures are dangerously warm. Residents who do not have access to cool places are encouraged to visit a center to avoid the heat and relax.

Residents who do not have access to cool places are encouraged to visit a center to avoid the heat and relax.

Canby

  • Canby Adult Center1250 S Ivy St., Canby, OR 97013 map503-266-2970Mondays – Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Open to the general public during regular hours.
  • Denny’s Restaurant1369 SE 1st Ave., Canby 97013 map503-263-3193Available for those needing to cool off for an hour or two, no obligation to buy, open 24/7.

Damascus

  • Damascus Community Church14251 SE Rust Way, Damascus 97089 map503-658-3179Mondays - Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Open to the general public during regular hours when temperatures reach 90 degrees.

Estacada

  • Estacada Community Center200 SE Club House Drive, Estacada 97023 mapMondays – Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Open to the general public during regular hours when temperatures reach 90 degrees.

Gladstone

  • Gladstone Public Library135 E Dartmouth, Gladstone 97027 map503-656-2411Mondays – Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Open to the general public during regular hours.
  • Gladstone Senior Center1050 Portland Ave., Gladstone 97027 map503-655-7701Mondays – Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open to the general public during regular hours.

Hoodland

  • Hoodland Public Library24525 E. Welches Road, Welches 97067 map503-622-3460Open to the public during regular hours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Lake Oswego

  • Lake Oswego Adult Community Center505 G Ave., Lake Oswego 97034 map503-635-3758Mondays - Thursdays 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Open to the general public during regular hours.Center may also be open on weekends based on expected temperatures. Call to confirm.

Milwaukie

  • Ledding Library10660 SE 21ST Ave., Milwaukie 97222 map503-786-7580Mondays – Thursdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,Sundays noon to 6 p.m.Open to the general public during regular hours.

Molalla

  • Molalla Adult Community Center315 Kennel St., Molalla 97038 map503-829-4214Open to the public during regular hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oregon City

  • The Father’s Heart Street Ministry603 12th St., Oregon City 97045 map503-722-9780Tuesdays – Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Open during regular hours. Regular meals and other services available. May open Additional hours if temperatures reach 100 degrees. Call to confirm.

Sandy

  • Sandy City Hall39250 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy 97055 map503-668-5533Open to the public during regular office hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sandy Public Library38980 Proctor Blvd., Sandy 97055 map503-668-5537Mondays to Fridays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sandy Senior Center38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy 97055 map 503-668-5569Open to the public regular hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Welches

  • Hoodland Public Library24525 E. Welches Road, Welches 97067 mapMondays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesdays to Saturdays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed SundaysOpen to the general public during regular hours.

Wilsonville

  • Wilsonville Brookdale Senior Community8170 SW Vlahos Drive, Wilsonville 97070 map503-682-0653The Fireside Room is open to the general public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today
  • Wilsonville Community Center 7965 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville 97070 map503-682-3727Mondays – Fridays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Open to the general public during regular hours.
  • Wilsonville Public Library8200 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville 97070 map503-682-2744Mondays – Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.Open to the general public during regular hours. The library may extend hours in extreme heat. Call or check the library’s website for updated open hours.

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