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.
- For a central number to get information about shelters, transportation or other resources, call 211.
- To sign up for text alerts for critical, emergency announcements from the county, opt-in to Public Alerts.
- To find tips to stay safe in the heat, read our webpage on warm weather tips.
Overnight Centers
There are currently no overnight shelters. Please call 2-1-1 for resources.
Daytime Centers
These facilities are open during normal operating hours noted below, for individuals and families needing shelter from severe weather. Please call ahead to confirm.
- Canby Adult Center
503-266-2970
1250 S. Ivy St., Canby map
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Open to the public during regular hours. - 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
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open to the public during regular hours. - Estacada Community Center
503-630-7454
200 SE Club House Dr., Estacada map
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Open to the public during regular hours when temperatures reach 90 degrees. - Estacada Public Library
503-630-8273
825 NW Wade St., Estacada map
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open to the public during regular hours. - The Father’s Heart Street Ministry
503-722-9780
603 12th St., Oregon City map
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Service animals on leashes or in carriers are welcome. - Gladstone Public Library
503-655-8540
135 E Dartmouth, Gladstone map
Sunday, Monday, Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday, noon to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Open to the general public during regular hours. - Gladstone Senior Center
503-655-7701
1050 Portland Ave, Gladstone map
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open to the general public during regular hours - Happy Valley Public Library
503-783-3456
13793 SE Sieben Park Way, Happy Valley map
Friday–Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday–Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Open to the general public during regular hours - Hoodland Public Library
503-622-3460
24525 E Welches Road, Welches map
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.
Open to the general public during regular hours. - Lake Oswego Adult Community Center
503-635-3758
505 G Ave., Lake Oswego map
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Open to the public during regular hours. - Lake Oswego Public Library
503-636-7628
706 4th St., Lake Oswego map
Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open to the public during regular hours. - Ledding Library
503-786-7580
10660 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie map
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.
Open to the general public during regular hours. - Milwaukie Center
503-653-8100
5440 SE Kellogg Creek Dr., Milwaukie map
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open to the public during regular hours. - Molalla Cooling Center
209 Kennel Ave., Molalla map
12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Accepting small pets that must stay in a kennel while indoors and certified service dogs. - Molalla Adult Community Center
503-829-4214
122 Grange Ave., Molalla map
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open as a cooling center for seniors 50+ and persons with permanent disabilities during regular hours. - Molalla Public Library
503-829-2593
201 E 5th St., Molalla map
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday & Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Open to the public during regular hours. - Oak Lodge Public Library
503-655-8543
16201 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Oak Grove map
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday, noon to 8 p.m.
Open to the public during regular hours. - Oregon City Public Library
503-657-8269
606 John Adams St., Oregon City map
Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Open to the public during regular hours. The library may extend hours in extreme heat. Call to confirm. - Pioneer Adult Community Center
503-657-8287
615 5th St., Oregon City map
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open to the general public 21 and over during regular hours. - Sandy City Hall
503-668-5533
39250 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy map
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open to the general public during regular office hours. - Sandy Public Library
503-668-5537
38980 Proctor Blvd, Sandy map
Monday & Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Open to the public during regular hours. - Sandy Senior Center
503-668-5569
38348 Pioneer Boulevard, Sandy map
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open to the general public during regular hours. - Tualatin Public Library
503-691-3074
18878 SW Martinazzi Ave., Tualatin map
Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Open to the general public during regular hours. The library may extend hours in extreme heat. Call to confirm. - West Linn Adult Community Center
503-557-4704
1180 Rosemont Road, West Linn map
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Open to the public during regular hours - West Linn Public Library
503-656-7853
1595 Burns St., West Linn map
Monday, Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May extend hours in extreme heat, please call to confirm
Open to the public during regular hours. - Wilsonville Community Center
503-682-3727
7965 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville map
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open to the public during regular hours. - Wilsonville Public Library
503-682-2744
8200 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville map
Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Normally open to the general public during regular hours. The library may extend Friday, Saturday or Sunday hours to 8 p.m. in extreme heat. Call or check the library’s website for updated information. - Zoar Lutheran
190 SW 3rd Canby, OR 97013
2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dinner will be at about 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Dogs on leash and other small pets in carriers are welcome but check with the staff.
Other Options
- Max Patterson Park Splash Pad
503-557-2769
400 E Exeter St., Gladstone 97027
Open during regular hours. - Rivercrest Park Splash Pad
131 Park Drive Oregon City 97045
Open daily, park closes at 10 p.m.
For more information on Parks in Clackamas County, please visit the NCPRD website.
Transportation Resources to Access Cooling Centers in Clackamas County
Public Transit Resources
TriMet does not charge fares to get to and from a cooling center site during extreme heat. Please check their website or call customer service (503-238-7433) to verify. NOTE: If going by bus, please tell the operator as you come on board that you’re heading to a cooling center. Riders should plan for some heat-related delays, as MAX and WES trains have to slow down when it gets too hot to prevent damaging the system. In other areas of the county, please call dispatch for assistance:
- Canby Area Transit (CAT)
503-266-4022 - Clackamas Connects Shuttles
971-358-0623 - Sandy Area Metro (SAM) and Mt Hood Express
503-668-3466 - South Clackamas (SCTD-Molalla)
503-829-7000 - Wilsonville Metro (SMART)
503-682-7790
For other transportation resources, please call 2-1-1 for assistance.
