A list of Salem-area cooling centers published by ARCHES.
As a heat wave rolls through Salem this weekend, it’s important to stay hydrated, cool and out of the sun.
People can visit one of the city’s splash pads or jump in the river to escape the oppressive heat, expected to rise up to 108 degrees by Sunday.
It’s important not to leave your children or pets in the car. Emergency managers recommended pulling your blinds or shades closed and checking on your vulnerable neighbors.
Local governments and nonprofit agencies have put together a list of cooling centers around the county for those who don’t have access to air conditioning.
Marion County is also operating a call center from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday through Monday, for people who have questions or need help to cope with the heat wave. Call (503) 391-7294. Oregonians can also call 211 for state information about the heat wave.
Here’s a list of places to cool off as of Saturday morning:
SALEM
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
615 Commercial St. N.E.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 12-6 p.m., Monday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Additional days/hours may be added if needed.
Covid protocols including health screenings and masks required.
Hydration center will be available outside the building as well.
HOME Youth Services
625 Union St. N.E.
Hours: Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 12-7 p.m.
Inside Out Ministries
1900 Front St. N.E.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 1-8 p.m.
Salem Evangelical Church
455 Locust St. N.E.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 1-7 p.m.
Church at the Park
2410 Turner Rd. S.E.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Salem First Presbyterian Church
770 Chemeketa St. NE
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Recovery Outreach Community Center
2555 Silverton Road N.E.
Hours: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 12-8 p.m.
KEIZER
St. Edward Catholic Church
5303 River Road N.E.
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SILVERTON
Emmanual Lutheran
303 N Church St., Silverton
Hours: 12-8 p.m.
St. Paul Catholic Church
1410 Pine St., Silverton
Hours: Saturday 1-5 p.m. and Sunday 3-5 p.m.
STAYTON
Stayton Community Center
400 W Virginia St., Stayton
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 1-9 p.m.
WOODBURN
Neighbors Serving Unsheltered Neighbors
1560 Hardcastle Ave., Woodburn
Hours: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 12-8 p.m.
Woodburn Foursquare Church
1175 E Lincoln, Woodburn
Hours: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 12-8 p.m.
Woodburn Library
280 Garfield St., Woodburn
Hours: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 12-8 p.m.
POLK COUNTY
Dallas Public Library
150 Main St.
Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Independence Public Library
175 Monmouth St.
Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monmouth Public Library
168 Ecols St.
Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Gate Youth Association
1501 Monmouth St.
Hours: Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Monmouth Christian Church
959 Church St. W
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Falls City Community Center
320 North Main St.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
SPLASH PADS
Here’s a list of splash pads around Salem:
Englewood Park, 1260 19th St. N.E., 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fairmount Park, 650 Rural St. S.,12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Northgate Park, 3575 Fairhaven Ave. N.E, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Riverfront Park, 200 Water St. N.E. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
River Road Park, 3045 River Rd. N.,10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wes Bennett Park, 2200 Baxter Rd. S.E., 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
West Salem Park, 265, Rosemont Ave. N.W., 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This article was updated at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 26 to add additional sites.
Contact reporter Saphara Harrell at 503-549-6250, [email protected].
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