Public Service Announcement
A PSA from Portland Parks & Recreation follows:
“Portland Parks & Recreation encourages public without air conditioning to go to cooling rooms and lobbies at five designated community centers throughout the city
Wading pool late hours are also extended through at Thursday, July 30
“In response to the extreme heat wave this week, Portland Parks & Recreation is encouraging the public who are without air conditioning to go to one of five community centers that are open for people to come and cool off in designated rooms or lobbies. Locations, hours, and bus line information is below.
“In addition, extended wading pools hours will continue through Thursday, July 30. Further extended hours are also being considered for Friday, July 31, depending on weather conditions. Hours and locations are listed below. Visit www.portlandparks.org for further information.
Community Centers with Cooling Rooms or Lobbies:
East Portland Community Center & Pool
740 SE 106th Avenue
503-823-3450
Open until 10 p.m.; Bus Lines: #15 Belmont, #20 Burnside-Stark, and #27 Market-Main
Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Highway
503-823-2787
Open until 9:30 p.m.; Bus Lines: #44 PCC/Sylvania and #45 Garden Home
Southwest Community Center & Pool
6820 SW 45th Avenue
503-823-2840
Open until 10 p.m.; Bus Line: #1 Vermont
St Johns Community Center
8427 N Central Street
503-823-3192
Open until 9 p.m.; Bus Lines: #4 Fessenden, #17 NW 21st, #44 Mocks Crest, and #75 39th Ave-Lombard
University Park Community Center
9009 N Foss Avenue
503-823-3631
Open until 9 p.m., Bus Line: #4 Fessenden
Extended Wading Pool Hours for Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 7/28-30 in east Portland
Laurelhurst: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Thursday
Lents Park: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Thursday
Montavilla: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. through Thursday
Mt. Scott: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. through Thursday
Rose City: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Thursday
Swimming pools open late
Most Portland Parks & Recreation swimming pools are open until 9 p.m. or later on weeknights. Visit www.portlandparks.org for a full list of pools, hours, and other information.
Spray features in neighborhood parks (available all regular park hours)
Essex Park, Southeast 79th Avenue & Center Street
Earl Boyles Park, Southeast 112th Avenue & Boise Street
Grant Park, Northeast 33rd Avenue & US Grant Place
Raymond Park, SE 118th Avenue & Raymond Street
