When the National Weather Service identifies a potential heat wave for Clark County and our Region, these centers are open when temperatures are dangerously warm. Please check back frequently as this list may change.
Residents who do not have access to cool places are encouraged to visit a center to avoid the heat and relax.
Due to COVID-19, please be advised that wearing a face covering may be required at cooling center locations.
Below is a known list of places open for individuals and families to cool down, We’ve also plotted them on a map to help you find the location closest to you:
In Vancouver
Marshall/Luepke Community Center
1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98663
- Monday-Friday – 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday – CLOSED
Vancouver Community Library
901 C St. Vancouver (On 2, 30, 60, 71, 105. 25,32,and 37 C-Tran Routes)
- Sunday – Mon 10 am – 6 pm
- Tuesday – Thursday 9 am – 7 pm
Air Conditioning, Seating, Water, Restrooms, Service animals allowed. Well-behaved pets on leashes or in carriers will be allowed in the Atrium and Columbia Room.
Three Creeks Community Library
800-C NE Tenney Rd, Vancouver (on #9 C-Tran Route)
- Monday – Thursday 9 am – 7 pm
- Friday and Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Air Conditioning, Seating, Water, Restrooms, Pets Allowed, Play Sprinkler
Cascade Park Library
600 NE 136th Ave.
- Monday- Thursday 9 am-8pm
- Friday and Saturday 9 am-6pm
Air Conditioning, Seating, Water, Restrooms, Pets Allowed, Water Bottle Filling Station
Vancouver Mall Library
Vancouver Mall, Suite 285 Vancouver ( C-Tran Vancouver Mall Transit Center)
- Monday – Thursday 10 am – 7 pm
- Friday and Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
- Sunday 11 am – 6 pm
Air Conditioning, Seating
Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684
(Please be aware this building is not air conditioned, due to LEED certification and many doors opening frequently, but is an option for respite from the extreme heat)
- Monday-Friday – 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday – CLOSED
Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661
- Monday through Friday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday – CLOSED
- Sunday – CLOSED
Living Hope Church
2711 NE Andresen Rd, Vancouver WA 98661
- Tuesday – Thursday 1:00pm-6:00pm
- No referral is needed.
- No Pet’s
In Battle Ground
Battle Ground Library
1207 SE 8th Way
- Monday – Thursday 9 am-7 pm
- Friday and Saturday 10 am -6 pm
Air Conditioning, Seating, Water, Restrooms
In Washougal
Washougal Community Library
1661 C Street, Washougal WA 98671 ( On 92 C-Tran Route)
- Monday – Saturday 10 am -6 pm
Washougal Community Center
1681 C St, Washougal, WA 98671
- Monday – Friday 2 pm – 8 pm
Air Conditioning, Seating, Water, Restrooms
In La Center
La Center Community Library
1411 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center
- Monday – Saturday – 10 am – 6 pm
In Ridgefield
Ridgefield Community Library
210 N Main Avenue, Ridgefield, WA (C-Tran’s The Current on-demand service: https://www.c-tran.com/thecurrent.)
- Monday 10 am – 6 pm
- Tuesday, and Wednesday 10 am -7 pm
- Thursday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
In Camas
Camas Public Library
625 NE 4th Avenue, Camas
- Monday – Wednesday 10 am – 8 pm
- Thursday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
In Yacolt
Yacolt Library Express
Old Yacolt Town Hall ~ 105 E Yacolt Road
- Monday – Thursday 9 am – 1 pm
- Tuesday – 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- Wednesday – 9 am – 5:30 pm
- Friday – 10 am 6 pm
Yale Valley Community Library
- Sunday – 10 am – 6 pm
- Tuesday – Thursday – 9 am -7 pm
- Friday – Saturday – 10 am – 6 pm
In Woodland
Woodland Community Library
770 Park Street, Woodland ( CAP Limited Service www.lowercolumbiacap.org/get-help/transportation/ )
- Monday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Air Conditioning, Seating, Water, Restrooms
Cooling Spaces: no referral needed:
- Esther Short Park: 605 Esther Street, Vancouver
- Marshall Park: 1069 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver
- Marine Park Boat Launch: 4501 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver
- Leroy Haagen Memorial Park: NE 9th St, Vancouver
- Devine Park @ Burnt Bridge
- Vancouver Waterfront Park/Portland Loos (24/7): 695 Waterfront Way
- Ballfields by the old Vancouver Public Library on Mill Plain (also free WiFi signal there)
- Vancouver Mall
- Movie Theaters
Public Restrooms Open Dawn to Dusk
For more information on safely staying cool please check out the CRESA PNW warm weather guide , Clark County Public Health and at Public Alerts
Thank you to Clark County Public Health, Fort Vancouver Regional Library, and the Council for the Homeless in partnership with Clark County, the City of Battle Ground, City of Camas, City of Ridgefield, City of La Center, City of Vancouver, City of Washougal, and town of Yacolt to help us coordinate locations throughout Clark County.
