Forecast Is HOT: Here's How To Beat The Heat

As the heat wave most the nation has been feeling for the past week begins to creep into the Pacific Northwest, several locations in the tri-county area are preparing to accept weary residents looking to escape the high temperatures.

Along with local pools and fountains throughout the metro region, the following locations will open their doors to give sweaty Portlanders reprieve from the blistering sun. Some locations are only open June 24 and June 25 as temporary cooling stations. Others will maintain their noted open hours throughout the summer.

In Clackamas County:

Canby Adult Center — 1250 S. Ivy St. in Canby
503-266-2970

• Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Denny’s Restaurant — 1369 S.E. 1st Ave. in Canby
503-263-3193

• Open 24 hours per day, seven days per week, Denny's is available for those needing to cool off for an hour or two. No obligation to buy.

Clackamas Service Center — 8800 SE 80th Ave. in Portland
503-771-7914

• Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.)
• Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.)
• Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Closed Fridays and Sundays
• Open during regular hours. Regular meals and other services available. Center may open if temperatures exceed 90 degrees on the weekend, call for updated information.

Damascus Community Church— 14251 S.E. Rust Way in Damascus
503-658-3179

• Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Open to the public during regular hours when temperatures reach 90 degrees.

The Father's Heart Street Ministry — 603 12th St. in Oregon City
503-722-9780

• Tuesdays through Fridays from 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.

Hoodland Public Library — 24525 E. Welches Rd. in Welches
503-622-3460

• Mondays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Closed Sundays
• Open to the public during regular hours.

Lake Oswego Adult Community Center — 505 G Ave. in Lake Oswego
503-635-3758

• Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Molalla Adult Community Center — 315 Kennel St. in Molalla
503-829-4214

• Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Closed on weekends
• Open to the public during regular hours.

Sandy City Hall — 39250 Pioneer Blvd. in Sandy
503-668-5533

• Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Open to the public during regular office hours.

Sandy Public Library — 38980 Proctor Blvd. in Sandy
503-668-5537

• Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Open to the public during regular hours.

Sandy Senior Center — 38348 Pioneer Blvd. in Sandy
503-668-5569

• Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Closed on weekends.
• Open to the public during regular hours.

Wilsonville Brookdale Senior Community — 8170 S.W. Vlahos Dr. in Wilsonville
503-682-0653

• Mondays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• The Fireside Room is open to the public when temperatures reach 90 degrees. Water is available.

Wilsonville Community Center — 7965 S.W. Wilsonville Rd. in Wilsonville
503-682-3727

• Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Available during normal operating hours for individuals and families needing shelter from severe weather.

Wilsonville Public Library — 8200 S.W. Wilsonville Rd. in Wilsonville
503-682-2744

• Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Available during normal operating hours for individuals and families needing shelter from severe weather. The library may extend hours in extreme heat. Call or check the library’s website at www.wilsonvillelibrary.org for updated open hours. Service animals only, no pets.

In Washington County:

Beaverton City Library — 12375 S.W. Fifth St. in Beaverton
503-644-2197

• Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Beaverton City Library at Murray Schools — 11200 S.W. Murray Schools Place, Suite 102 in Beaverton
503-644-2197

• Friday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Boys & Girls Aid Safe Place for Youth — 454 S.W. Washington St. in Hillsboro
503-542-2717 or 503-542-2389

• Friday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Meals, snacks and water are available on site. Hot weather supplies such as hats, sunscreen and clothing are available. Youth may participate in daily programming and recreational activities.
• TriMet route numbers: 46, 47, 48, and 57 plus MAX.

Cornelius Public Library — 1355 N. Barlow St. in Cornelius
503-357-4093

• Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• TriMet route number 57.

Hillsboro Brookwood Library — 2850 N.E. Brookwood Pkwy in Hillsboro
503-615-6500

• Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• TriMet route numbers 46 and 48.

Hillsboro Community Senior Center — 750 S.E. Eighth Ave. in Hillsboro
503-648-3823

• Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• TriMet route numbers 46, 47, 48, and 57.

Hillsboro Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC) — 953 S.E. Maple St. in Hillsboro
503-681-6127

• Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Water will be available. TriMet route numbers 46, 47, 48 and 57.

Hillsboro Shute Park Library — 775 S.E. Tenth Ave. in Hillsboro
503-615-6500

• Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Water will be available. TriMet route numbers 46, 47, 48 and 57.

Tigard Public Library — 13500 S.W. Hall Blvd. in Tigard
503-684-6537

• Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, Athletic Center — 15707 S.W. Walker Rd. in Beaverton
503-645-6433

• Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Vending machines and water are available on site. TriMet route numbers 59 and 67.

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, Cedar Hills Recreation Center — 11640 S.W. Park Way in Portland
503-629-6340

• Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Vending machines and water are available on site. TriMet route numbers 20 and 59.

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center —9985 S.W. 125th Ave. in Beaverton
503-629-6313

• Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Vending machines and water are available on site. TriMet route numbers 62 and 92.

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, Elsie Stuhr Center — 5550 S.W. Hal Blvd. in Beaverton
503-629-6342

• Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Water is available on site.

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, Garden Home Recreation Center — 7475 S.W. Oleson Rd. in Portland
503-629-6341

• Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Vending machines and water are available on site. TriMet route number 45.

Tualatin Public Library —18878 S.W. Martinazzi Ave. in Tualatin
503-691-3074

• Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• TriMet route numbers 76, 96 and 97 plus WES.

In Multnomah County:

Multnomah County Walnut Park Building — 5325 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Portland

• Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Multnomah County East Building — 600 N.E. Eighth St. in Gresham

• Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Hollywood Senior Center — 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. in Portland

• Saturday and Sunday from2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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