Eugene heat wave breaks record

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The heat wave that hit Eugene and Springfield over the weekend broke records, according to the National Weather Service.

On Sunday, the agency reported a daily high of 94 degrees in Eugene, surpassing the previous record of 93 degrees set in 1955.

A heat advisory remains in effect until 10 p.m. Monday. Tuesday’s high is forecast at 87, but temperatures are expected to return to the 70s through the weekend, with sunny skies and calm winds.

Climate assessments from Oregon State University show that Oregon is becoming warmer and more prone to drought due to climate change. Researchers say these trends contribute to increasingly frequent record-breaking heat.

Lane County Public Health maintains a list of cooling spaces available throughout Eugene and Springfield, last updated May 30. Call locations directly or visit their websites to confirm current hours and availability.

EUGENE

Splash Pads (Open daily during summer):

• Fairmount Park – East 15th Avenue and Fairmount Blvd.
  
• Oakmont Park – 2295 Oakmont Way
  
• Skinner Butte Park – 248 Cheshire Ave.
  
• Washington Park – 2025 Washington St.
  
• Striker Field Park – Grand Cayman and North Antigua drives

Community Centers:

• Amazon Community Center
  
• Petersen Barn Community Center
  
• Hilyard Community Center (limited capacity)
  
• Sheldon Community Center
  
• Campbell Community Center
  

Cooling Spaces:

• Oregon Department of Human Services – 2885 Chad Dr.
• Oregon Dept. of Human Services – 2101 W. 11th Ave.
  
• Downtown Eugene Library – 100 W. 10th Ave.
  
• Bethel Branch Library – 1990 Echo Hollow Rd.
  
• Sheldon Branch Library – 1566 Coburg Rd.
  
• City of Eugene Recreation Centers (including pools): city website
  
• First Baptist Church of Eugene – 3550 Fox Meadow Rd.
  
• St. Vincent de Paul’s Eugene Service Station – 456 Highway 99 North
  
• Looking Glass Youth Sites:
  
  • New Roads (ages 16–24) – 941 W. Seventh Ave.
    
  • Station 7 (ages 11–17) – 931 W. Seventh  Ave. (Drop-in hours extended during extreme heat)
    
• First Place Family Center (families only) – 4060 W. Amazon Dr.
  
• First Christian Church – 1166 Oak St. (Shade tent and misting available on select days)
  
• HIV Alliance – 1195 City View St. (Limited patio services on select weekdays)
  
• Lane Events Center – 796 W. 13th Ave.
  
• The Hub at Dawn to Dawn – 717 Highway 99 North
  

SPRINGFIELD

Cooling Spaces:

• Bob Keefer Center – 250 S. 32nd St.
  
• Willamalane Adult Activity Center – 215 W. C St.
  
• Oregon Dept. of Human Services – 101 30th St.
  
• Springfield City Hall – 225 Fifth  St., Suite. 2
  
• Springfield Public Library – 225 Fifth  St.