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Hillsboro Prepares For Heat Wave - 07/28/21

Hillsboro Prepares For Heat Wave
City Opens Cooling Centers, Water Dispensers, and Spraygrounds 

In response to an Excessive Heat Watch issued by the National Weather Service, the City of Hillsboro is providing several resources to help community members seeking relief from the heat.

Three Cooling Centers will be open Thursday and Friday, 10 am to 8 pm. 
The cooling centers will provide air conditioning, seating, and access to water. The health and safety of staff and visitors at cooling centers is our highest priority. Face coverings (masks) and physical distancing are strongly recommended within City of Hillsboro cooling centers, regardless of vaccination status.

  • Brookwood Library
    2850 NE Brookwood Parkway
     
  • Hillsboro Civic Center* (above Outdoors In, staffed by Project Homeless Connect)             
    120 East Main Street
    *Pet-friendly location: Pets must be crated at all times. Please bring your own crate and supplies to take care of your pets. Limited crates may be available.
     
  • Shute Park Library
    775 SE 10th Avenue

Two Hometown Tap water dispensers will be open Thursday and Friday, 7 am to 8 pm. Dispensers will provide clean, safe, cold drinking water. Please bring your own refillable water bottle, cup, or container.

  • Downtown Hillsboro
    2nd Avenue & Main Street
     
  • Shute Park
    750 SE 8th Ave

Six Spraygrounds are open daily from 10 am to 8 pm.

  • 53rd  Avenue Community Park 
    300 NE 53rd Avenue
     
  • Butternut Creek Park
    7830 SE, SW Deline St
     
  • Magnolia Park
    1810 NW 192nd Avenue
     
  • Walnut Street Park
    1717 SE Walnut Street
     
  • Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station 
    943 NE Orenco Station Loop
     
  • Tom Hughes Civic Center Plaza*
    150 E Main Street  
    *Open at 8 am


Please visit Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Heat for more information and tips to keep cool and stay safe.

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