Cooling Centers

We’ve 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.

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Open Overnight Shelters

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Open Shelters

Daytime Centers

Call 2-1-1 or visit 211info to confirm openings and for additional shelter information

Unless otherwise noted, all sites are ADA accessible, allow service animals only, and are open to the general public. Mask guidelines are subject to change but at this time are optional.

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  • Canby Denny’s Restaurant  
    503-263-3182  
    1369 SE 1st Ave., Canby map  
    Open 24/7  
    Available for those needing to cool off for an hour. No obligation to buy.
  • Canby Public Library  
    503-266-3394  
    220 NE 2nd Ave, Canby map  
    Serviceable by CAT  
    Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.  
    Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  
    Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  
    Free Wi-Fi, computers, restrooms, water fountain.
  • Estacada AntFarm Office
    350 SW Zobrist St, Estacada OR 97023 map
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m. open Wednesday and Thursday this week
  • Estacada Public Library  
    503-630-8273  
    825 NW Wade Street, Estacada map  
    TriMet bus 30  
    Monday & Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  
    Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  
    Thursday & Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  
    Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  
    Free Wi-Fi, computers, restrooms, water fountain.
  • Father's Heart Street Ministry  
    503-722-9780  
    603 12th St., Oregon City map  
    Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 9 a.m. to Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 7 a.m.
  • Gladstone Public Library  
    503-656-2411  
    135 E Dartmouth St., Gladstone map  
    TriMet 31 & 34 stop right at the library; 32 & 33 are a short walk away  
    Friday–Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  
    Tuesday & Thursday, noon to 6 p.m.  
    Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  
    Building is not ADA accessible.  
    We offer free Wi-fi, restrooms, water fountains, access to internet computers with a library card.
  • Gladstone Senior Center  
    503-655-7701  
    1050 Portland Ave., Gladstone map  
    TriMet lines 31, 32, 34  
    Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  
    Check City of Gladstone website to see if building is open to the public due to high temps.  
    We offer free Wi-Fi, coffee, tea, small snacks, and access to charge electronic devices. Lunch is served Tuesday-Wednesday and Thursday. Suggested donation of $4 for 60 and older, and $5 for everyone else. Water fountain and restrooms available.
  • Happy Valley Public Library  
    503-783-3456  
    13793 SE Sieben Park Way, Happy Valley map  
    TriMet Line 155 and 156  
    Sunday, Monday, Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  
    Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  
    Free Wi-Fi, computers, restrooms, water fountain.
  • Hoodland Public Library  
    503-622-3460  
    24525 E Welches Rd, Welches map  
    Serviceable via Mt Hood Express  
    Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  
    Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.  
    Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, noon to 6 p.m.  
    Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.  
    Free Wi-Fi, water fountain, and restrooms.
  • Lake Oswego Adult Community Center  
    503-635-3758  
    505 G Ave., Lake Oswego map  
    4 blocks away from the LO transit station at Safeway  
    Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  
    We offer free Wi-Fi, coffee, tea, and access to computers. Lunch is served Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Suggested donation of $4 for 60 and older, and $5 for everyone else. Water fountain and restrooms available.
  • Lake Oswego Public Library  
    503-636-7628  
    706 4th St., Lake Oswego map  
    TriMet lines 35 & 36  
    Monday –Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  
    Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  
    Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  
    Library services, including free wifi and computer access. Water fountain and restrooms available.
  • Ledding Public Library  
    503-786-7580  
    10660 SE 21st Avenue, Milwaukie map  
    Short walking distance from Milwaukie Transit Center.  
    Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  
    Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  
    Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.  
    Free Wi-Fi, computers, restrooms, water fountain.
  • Molalla AntFarm Office
    213 N Molalla Ave, Molalla OR 97038 map
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m. open Wednesday and Thursday this week
  • Molalla Public Library  
    503-829-2593  
    201 E 5th St., Molalla map  
    M–W, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. 
    Th and F, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
    Sa and Sun, noon – 5 p.m. 
    We offer free Wi-Fi, restrooms, water fountains, access to internet computers with a library card.
  • Oak Lodge Public Library  
    503-655-8543  
    16201 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Oak Grove map  
    TriMet 33 stops right in front; 99 is a short walk away.  
    Friday–Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  
    Tuesday & Thursday, noon to 8 p.m.  
    Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  
    We offer free Wi-fi, restrooms, water fountains, access to internet computers with a library card.
  • Oregon City Public Library  
    503-657-8269  
    606 John Adams St., Oregon City map  
    TriMet Line 33 and 32  
    Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  
    Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  
    Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.  
    Free Wi-Fi, computers, restrooms, water fountain.
  • Sandy AntFarm Cafe and Bakery
    Axis Learning Center (backroom)
    39140 Proctor Blvd, Sandy OR 97055 map
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m. open Wednesday and Thursday this week
  • Sandy Public Library  
    503-668-5537  
    38980 Proctor Blvd, Sandy map  
    Serviceable by SAM  
    Monday & Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  
    Wednesday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  
    Saturday & Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.  
    Free Wi-Fi, water fountain, and restrooms.
  • West Linn Public Library  
    503-682-2744  
    1595 Burns St., West Linn map  
    TriMet Line 35  
    Monday, Thursday & Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  
    Tuesday & Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  
    Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  
    Free Wi-Fi, computers, restrooms, water fountain.
  • Wilsonville Community Center  
    503-682-3727  
    7965 SW Wilsonville Rd, Wilsonville map  
    On SMART routes 2X and 4.  
    Free Wi-Fi, coffee, tea, access to computers. Lunch is served Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Suggested donation of $3.50 for 60 and older, and $4.25 for those under 60. Water fountain and restrooms available.
  • Wilsonville Public Library  
    503-682-2744  
    8200 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville map  
    Accessible via SMART.  
    Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  
    Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  
    Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.  
    Free Wi-Fi, water fountain, and restrooms.
  • Zoar Lutheran Church  
    503-266-4061  
    190 SW 3rd Ave, Canby map  
    Open Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.  
    All are welcome and dinner is served around 5 p.m.  
    Dogs on leashes, other small pets in carriers. Please call staff.  
     

Other Options

For more information on parks in Clackamas County, please visit the NCPRD website.

Phone:503-655-8640
Fax:503-650-5722

2051 Kaen Road #135 Oregon City, OR 97045

Office Hours:

Monday to Thursday
7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(Closed from noon to 1 p.m.)

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