City of Hillsboro, OR

08/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/04/2026 14:45

Heat Advisory & Air Quality Advisory in Effect: Overnight Shelters Open

Closures & Cancellations

  • Canceled: August 4 Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market
  • No City of Hillsboro facility closures or event cancellations as of Tuesday, August 4 at 1:30 pm.

Overnight Severe Weather Shelters

Overnight severe weather shelters are open 24 hours a day through 12 pm on Thursday, August 6.

  • Pets are allowed in kennels, please be prepared to work with shelter staff
  • Meals are provided
  • No one will be turned away

Project Homeless Connect Access Center (Temporary Location)

Salvation Army Hope Center, East Entrance
1440 SE 21st Ave, Hillsboro

Just Compassion of East Washington County

12264 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard

Places to Cool Off

Cooling Space: Shute Park Library Community Room

775 SE 10th Avenue, Hillsboro

Open extended hours on Tuesday & Wednesday.
Only community room & restrooms are open after 8 pm.

  • Tuesday, August 4: 10 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday, August 5: 10 am to 9 pm
  • Pets are not allowed. Service animals welcome.

City of Hillsboro Facilities

Visit our libraries, Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC), or Hidden Creek Community Center during their normal hours of operation to take a break from the high temperatures.

Access Centers & Day Centers

Access centers & day centers for people experiencing homelessness are available in Washington County.

Project Homeless Connect Access Center (Temporary Location)

Salvation Army Hope Center, East Entrance
1440 SE 21st Ave, Hillsboro
Open 24 hours as a severe weather shelter through Thursday, August 6 at 12 pm
Regular hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm

Open Door HousingWorks Access Center

34420 SW Tualatin Valley Highway, Hillsboro
Open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm

If you are experiencing homelessness, call Community Connect at 503-640-3263 or email [email protected] to get on the waitlist for shelter.

You can find more support services on our Community Resources webpage.

Cooling Centers

Find more places to stay cool in Washington County, Multnomah County, and Clackamas County.

Water Dispensers

Clean, safe, and cold drinking water is available through Hillsboro Water's Hometown Tap. Please bring a refillable bottle or cup.

Open May through October:

Open now through Friday morning:

Spraygrounds

Have fun & cool off at our spraygrounds. Most are open from 10 am to 8 pm daily. Schedules may vary due to maintenance and repair. See updated hours and schedules.

Transportation

DO NOT wait for public transit during dangerously hot temperatures and poor air quality. Call someone you trust for a ride, schedule a ride with a private service, or call 211 for transportation resources. Find more information on transportation in Hillsboro on our Getting Around webpage.

If you plan to take TriMet, prepare for riding during extreme heat, stay well-hydrated, and check TriMet's Alerts page before you travel for the latest information on delays.

Cooling Resources Map

Use the categories menu to find overnight shelters, cooling spaces, day centers, spraygrounds, and water dispensers on the map below.

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