07/05/2024
Cooling Centers Information
For an updated heat-related resources and places to cool off, please visit: http://lanecountyor.gov/cooling
M = Monday TU = Tuesday W = Wednesday TH = Thursday F = Friday SAT = Saturday SUN = Sunday
Keeping Yourself Cool:
• Find air conditioning (see available public spaces below) • Watch for heat illness
• Avoid strenuous activities or being in direct sun • Never leave people or pets in a
• Drink plenty of fluids (e.g., water with a pinch of salt) closed car
• Check on family and neighbors • Wear light, loose clothing
• In your home: • Cool down with water (see below)
◦ use blinds, curtains, or reflective material on windows
◦ use fans but not directly at people if 90+ degrees
◦ if you have AC, set between 72-79 degrees
Outdoor Cooling Spaces in our Community
Eugene: All water fountains and splash pads in Eugene are turned on for summer. Splash pads are on 7 days a
week, including holidays, from 10 AM - 7 PM at:
◦ Fairmount Park (E. 15th Ave. and Fairmount Blvd., Eugene)
◦ Oakmont Park (2295 Oakmont Way, Eugene)
◦ Skinner Butte Park (248 Cheshire Ave., Eugene)
◦ Washington Park (2025 Washington St., Eugene)
◦ Striker Field Park (Grand Cayman Dr. N. Antigua Dr., Eugene)
Eugene Community Centers are open for regular hours: (Closed for the 4th of July Holiday)
◦ Amazon and Petersen Barn Community Centers, 9 AM – 4:30 PM, M - F
◦ Hilyard Community Center, 9 AM – 5:30 PM, M - F (limited capacity)
◦ Sheldon Community Center, 8 AM – 6:00 PM, M - F
◦ Campbell Community Center, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, M - F
Springfield City Hall fountain running during the heatwave
Coburg’s Norma Pfeiffer Park (off N. Harrison St.) will have shade tents and a misting system on 1 PM – 7 PM
for the next 7-10 days during the heatwave
Transportation:
Lane Transit District will offer community members a free bus ride to and from the closest stop to the nearest
designated cooling center during the heat wave. Bus schedules and route maps are available at LTD.org.
LTD buses: free rides to people going to cooling spaces– just let the driver know that’s where you’re going!
Pacific Source and Trillium Community Care Organizations will be offering additional assistance for their
members including transportation to cooling spaces, including to a friend/family’s with AC.
Pacific Source Members can call 211 for all referrals, resources, and information.
Trillium Members can call 211 or (877) 600-5472 for referral information and resources.
Cooling Spaces in our Community This document is subject to changes/updates.
Eugene
Lane Events Center: St. Vincent de Paul will operate a Low Barrier Cooling Center Open SAT & SUN, July 6-7,
2024 at Lane Events Center; Open 10 AM to 8 PM, animals welcome, must be crated inside building.
796 W 13th Avenue, Eugene Performance Hall Meeting Room 1 (northwest corner of building); pedestrian
access on 13th Avenue across from Monroe St
Oregon Dept. Human Services: 2885 Chad Drive, Eugene; Open M - F: 8 AM - 5 PM, SAT-SUN Closed
(Closed for the 4th of July Holiday)
Oregon Dept. Human Services: 2101 W 11 Ave, Eugene; Open M - F: 8 AM - 5 PM, SAT-SUN Closed
(Closed for the 4th of July Holiday)
Downtown Eugene Library: 100 W. 10th Avenue, Eugene; Open M - TH: 10 AM-8 PM & F - SUN: 10 AM-6 PM
(Closed for the 4th of July Holiday) For the Heat Wave the Bascom/Tykeson Room will be open as a separate
cooling center. Pets allowed.
Bethel Branch Library: 1990 Echo Hollow Road, Eugene; Open M, W, TH, F, SAT: 10 AM-6 PM, TU: 12-8 PM,
SUN: Closed (Closed for the 4th of July Holiday)
Sheldon Branch Library: 1566 Coburg Road, Eugene; Open M, W, TH, F, SAT: 10 AM-6 PM, TU: 12-8 PM,
SUN: Closed (Closed for the 4th of July Holiday)
City of Eugene Recreation Centers, including pools. Check https://www.eugene-or.gov/2482/ for locations for
hours and locations. (Closed for the 4th of July Holiday)
First Baptist Church of Eugene: 3550 Fox Meadow Rd, Eugene; Open M 9AM - 5PM, TU -TH 8:30 AM – 5PM,
F 8:30AM–12PM, SAT Closed, SUN 8:30 AM–1 PM (Closed for the 4th of July Holiday)
Nurturely Lounge: 56 E 15th Ave, Eugene; Changing table, snacks, water, lactation lounge, family-friendly;
Open for drop-in M-Th 9 AM - 5PM OPEN SAT 7/6 from 1 PM - 6 PM Updated hours here:
https://nurturely.org/lounge/ and follow on Instagram . Hours will be extended depending
on the need and severity of the weather. (Closed for the 4th of July Holiday)
Saint Vincent de Paul’s Eugene Service Station: 456 Hwy 99N, Eugene
Open per usual and all are welcome 8 AM to 4:30 PM. (OPEN for the 4th of July Holiday)
Looking Glass Youth Sites New Roads (Ages 16 to 24): 941 W 7th Ave, Eugene
NEW HOURS OF OPERATION: 7 days a week, 8:30AM to 7PM (OPEN for the 4th of July Holiday
Station 7 (Ages 11 to 20): 931 W 7th, Eugene
Hours of operation: 24 hours a day/7 days a week (OPEN for the 4th of July Holiday)
First Place Family Center (Families with Children Only): 4060 W. Amazon Drive, Eugene
Open 9 AM to 5 PM daily (OPEN for the 4th of July Holiday)
Springfield
Springfield City Hall building lobby: 225 5th Street, Springfield For the heat wave: Wed 8 AM – 5 PM
Fri 8 AM – 5 PM, SAT 10 AM – 3 PM SUN: Closed (Closed for the 4th of July Holiday) City Hall fountain will also
be running during the heatwave
Bob Keefer Center: 250 S. 32nd St, Springfield; Open 7AM-9 PM M-F, SAT 8 AM - 5 PM, and SUN 12 PM - 5 PM
Signing into the facility is required. (Closed for the 4th of July Holiday)
Willamalane Adult Activity Center: 215 W. C St, Springfield; Open 8AM-4PM M-F. Sat, SUN: Closed
Signing into the facility is required. (Closed for the 4th of July Holiday)
Oregon Dept. Human Services: 101 30th Street, Springfield M-F: 8 AM - 5 PM, SAT-SUN Closed
(Closed for the 4th of July Holiday)
Coburg
Norma Pfeiffer Park (downtown off N. Harrison St.) will have shade tents and a misting system on 1 PM – 7 PM
for the next 7-10 days during the heatwave
Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove Community Center/Library (located at the same address): 700 E. Gibbs Avenue, Cottage
Grove; Open M - T 11 AM-7 PM, W - F 10 AM -6 PM, SAT 10 AM - 4 PM. 541-942-1185. (July 4th on standby)
July 5th Library Open 10 AM to 6 PM (extreme heat after 6pm Community Center will be open in evening).
July 6th Library Open 10 AM to 4 PM (extreme heat after 4pm Community Center will be open in evening).
July 7th Community Center open from 10 am until evening.
Cottage Grove City Hall: 400 E Main St, Cottage Grove; Open M – F 8 AM - 5 PM (Closed for the 4th of July
Holiday)
Oregon Dept. Human Services: 305 Coop Ct, Cottage Grove; Open M – F 8 AM - 5 PM, SAT-SUN Closed
(Closed for the 4th of July Holiday)
Veneta
Fern Ridge Service Center (Mid Lane Cares): 25035 W Broadway Ave, Veneta; Open M - F 12 PM-8 PM “The
Fern Ridge Service Center will plan on being a cooling/air respite center on days 100 or above, M-F up to 8 pm
if volunteer staffed.” (Closed for the 4th of July Holiday)
Fern Ridge Library, M 10-5, T 10-7, W - F 10-7, SAT 10-5, SUN Closed (Closed for the 4th of July Holiday)
Florence/Mapleton
Siuslaw Library: 1460 9th St, Florence; Open M, Th, F, SAT 10 AM - 6 PM; T, W 10 AM to 8 PM: SUN 1-5 PM
(Closed for the 4th of July Holiday)
Mapleton Branch: 88148 Riverview Ave, Mapleton; Open W - SAT 12-5 PM (Closed for the 4th of July Holiday)
Oregon Dept. Human Services: 3180 US-101, Florence; Open M - F: 8 AM - 5 PM, SAT-SUN Closed (Closed for the
4
th of July Holiday)
McKenzie Bridge
Upper McKenzie Community Center: 54745 McKenzie River Dr, Rainbow; Open2-6 PM on July 6th and 7th
Oakridge
TBA
Junction City
TBA
Other Resources
Fees may apply – Pools are subject to closure; follow the links for more details.
Amazon Pool in Eugene:
A complete schedule is available on the Amazon Pool webpage (https://www.eugene-or.gov/144/Pools).
Echo Hollow Pool in Eugene:
A complete schedule is available on the Echo Hollow Pool webpage (https://www.eugene-or.gov/144/Pools).
Sheldon Pool in Eugene:
A complete schedule is available on the Sheldon Pool webpage. (https://www.eugene-or.gov/144/Pools)
Transportation:
Lane Transit District will offer community members a free bus ride to and from the closest stop to the nearest
designated cooling center during the heat wave. Complete bus schedules and route maps are available at LTD.org.
LTD buses: free rides to people going to cooling spaces – just let the driver know that’s where you’re going
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