Seattle (June 26, 2021) – As the National Weather Service has forecasted an excessive heat warning with record-breaking temperatures from Friday, June 25 through Tuesday, June 29, the City of Seattle and partners are opening 34 “cooling centers” including senior centers (6), community centers (3), libraries (13), day/hygiene (10), and emergency shelters (2) in addition to 30 beaches, pools, spray parks, and wading pools. All locations and hours of operation vary.
Click here to see a map of cooling locations and find the one nearest you.
NEW: Beat the Heat: Stay Cool with The Arts
With the next few days bringing record-breaking heat to Seattle, Seattle Arts and Culture have put together a list of air-conditioned arts organizations you can visit to experience the vibrant arts and culture in our city all while staying cool!
NEW: King County Opens 24/7 Shelter in White Center
The White Center Cooling Center is located 206 SW 112th St., in the Top Hat neighborhood, which is available to West Seattle residents. Those who are interested should call 206-572-5557.The center will offer a way for residents—including those experiencing homelessness—to escape the heat. The center will welcome overnight stays as well as an air-conditioned area with water and refreshments for shorter visits.
UPDATED: Additional Locations Open Libraries
The following libraries offer air-conditioned public space and can be used as a place to cool off when outdoor temperatures are high. Masks are still required regardless of vaccination status, and physical distancing remains in place. Please be sure to check Library hours online at SPL.org, or by calling our Ask Us line at 206-386-4636, before visiting.
Reopened libraries with air conditioning open on Saturday, June 26. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave.
- Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave NW
- Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S
- Broadview Branch, 12755 Greenwood Ave N
- Douglass-Truth Branch, 2300 E Yesler Way
- Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave N.E.
- South Park Branch, 8604 8th Ave S.
Reopened libraries with air conditioning open on Sunday, June 27
Hours are from noon to 6 p.m.
- NEW: Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave NW
- NEW: Broadview Branch, 12755 Greenwood Ave N
- NEW: Douglass-Truth Branch, 2300 E Yesler Way
- Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave N
- High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St.
- International District/Chinatown Branch, 713 Eighth Ave. S
- NEW: Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave. N.E.
- Magnolia Branch, 2801 34th Ave W
- Rainier Beach Branch, 9125 Rainier Ave. S
- NEW: South Park Branch, 8604 8th Ave S
Reopened libraries with air conditioning open on Monday, June 28. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Additional branches that have been added to provide service on Monday are highlighted in yellow.
- NEW: Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave NW
- NEW: Broadview Branch, 12755 Greenwood Ave N
- NEW: Douglass-Truth Branch, 2300 E Yesler Way
- Delridge Branch, 5423 Delridge Way SW
- NEW: High Point Branch, 3411 S.W. Raymond St.
- International District/Chinatown Branch, 713 Eighth Ave. S
- NEW: Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave. N.E.
- NEW: Rainier Beach Branch, 9125 Rainier Ave. S
- South Park Branch, 8604 8th Ave S
Reopened libraries with air conditioning open on Tuesday, June 29. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave.
- Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave NW
- Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S
- Broadview Branch, 12755 Greenwood Ave N
- Douglass-Truth Branch, 2300 E Yesler Way
- Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave. N.E.
UPDATED: Outreach and Day Centers for People Experiencing Homelessness
To support those living unsheltered in the excessive heat, the HOPE Team, in partnership with outreach providers and Seattle Fire Department HealthOne, will be conducting welfare checks, handing out water and basic needs supplies, and providing other supports, including transportation to cooling centers and shelter. The City does have some limited availability of 24/7 enhanced shelter, tiny homes, and other shelter spaces.
- NEW: Salvation Army Seattle White Center Community Center, 9050 16th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98106
- Hours: 11 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Saturday -Tuesday
- Lake City Community Center, 15321 28th Ave NE
- Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday/Sunday/ 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Tuesday
- Community Drop-In Center (Seattle Indian Center), 1265 S Main St suite 105
- Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Monday – Friday/ 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday – Sunday
- God’s Lil Acre, 12521 33rd Ave NE
- Hours: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Monday – Friday
- Immanuel Community Services, 1215 Thomas St
- Hours: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Monday – Friday
- The Salvation Army Jefferson Day Center, 4th Ave & Jefferson Street
- Hours: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.; 7 days-a-week
- Peter’s Place/Compass Hygiene Center, 77 S Washington St
- Hours: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Monday – Friday
- Urban Rest Stop – Ballard, 2014-B NW 57th St
- Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Monday – Friday
- Urban Rest Stop -Downtown,1924 Ninth Avenue
- Hours: 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Mon. – Fri./ 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Sat. -Sun.
- Women’s Day Center, 1830 9th Ave
- Hours: 7am -3:30pm; Monday – Friday/ 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Saturday
NEW: Updated Hours at Seattle Testing and Vaccine Sites
The Seattle Fire Department’s Aurora COVID19 Community Testing Site and the SoDo COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine Site are both closing early at 12 p.m on Monday, June 28. In addition, the COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Up at BluWater Bistro in Leschi on Sunday, June 27 is cancelled.
UPDATED: Public Drinking Fountains
City employees have been working overtime to ensure more public drinking fountains are available. More than 125 fountains are in operation. Seattle Public Utilities and Seattle Parks and Recreation crews have been working to quickly repair and bring online fountains that were either damaged or were shut-off to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center Opens as 24/7 Shelter
The Human Services Department (HSD) opened an emergency 24-hour emergency cooling shelter at Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center (305 Harrison St) to provide relief from the elements for individuals experiencing homelessness. This emergency shelter will be open from the morning of Saturday, June 26, through the morning of Tuesday, June 29. The shelter will be operated by the Salvation Army with capacity for 73 individuals. Meals will be provided to guests by Operation Sack Lunch.
Seattle Parks Community Center Cooling Center Hours
- International District/Chinatown Community Center (Sunday and Monday 2pm-8pm)
- Northgate Community Center (Saturday and Sunday 2pm-8pm)
- Rainier Beach Community Center (Saturday and Sunday 2pm-8pm)
Pools and Water Areas
Wading pools will open to the public on the schedule below and spray parks will open to the public on Saturday, June 26.
Wading pools (starting Saturday, June 26, noon-7pm unless otherwise listed)
- Volunteer, 1400 E Galer St, Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues
- East Queen Anne, 160 Howe St., Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun
- Powell Barnett, 352 Martin Luther King Way, Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun
- Dahl, 7700 25th Ave. NE, Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues
- Soundview, 1590 NW 90th St., Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues
- Bitter Lake 13035 Linden Ave. N, Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun
- Green Lake (opens 7/2), N 73rd and E Green Lake Dr. N, Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun
- Van Asselt, 2820 S Myrtle St., Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun
- Delridge, 4501 Delridge Way SW, (12pm to 5:30pm), Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues
- South Park, 8319 8th Ave. S, Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues
- Lincoln, 8600 Fauntleroy Ave. SW, Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun
Spray Parks (starting Saturday, June 26, 11am-8pm everyday)
- Beacon Mountain at Jefferson Park, 3901 Beacon Ave. S
- John C. Little, 6961 37th Ave. S
- Lower Judkins, 2150 S Norman St.
- Georgetown Playfield, 750 S Homer St.
- Highland Park, 1100 SW Cloverdale
- Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N
- Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E
- Northacres Park, 12800 1st Ave. NE
- Yesler Terrace Park , 917 Yesler Way
Lifeguarded Beaches (starting Saturday, June 26, noon to 7 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays):
- Matthews, 9300 51st Ave. NE through September 5
- Madison, 1900 43rd Ave. E through September 5
- Mt. Baker, 2301 Lake Washington Blvd. S through September 5
- Seward, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S through September 5
- West Green Lake, 7312 W Green Lake Dr. through September 5
- Magnuson, park entrance at NE 65th and Sand Point Way NE through August 28
- Madrona, 853 Lake Washington Blvd. through August 28
- Pritchard Beach, 8400 55th S through August 28
Outdoor Pools
- “Pop” Mounger Pool, 2535 32nd W, daily, 9 a.m. to 5: 30 p.m., visit here for public swim times.
- Colman Pool, 8603 Fauntleroy Way SW, daily, noon to 7 p.m., visit here for public swim times.
Senior Centers
- Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N 85th St
- Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Monday – Friday
- Phone: 206-297-0875
- Pike Market Senior Center, 85 Pike St, Suite 200
- Hours: 8:20 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 7 days-a-week
- Phone: 206-728-2773
- Senior Center of West Seattle, 4217 SW Oregon St
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Monday – Friday
- Phone: 206-932-4044
- Southeast Seattle Senior Center, 4655 South Holly St
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Monday – Friday/ 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday (NEW EXTENDED HOURS)
- Phone: 206-722-0317
- Central Area Senior Center, 500 30th Ave S
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
- Phone: 206-726-4926
- Wallingford Community Senior Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Ste 140
- Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
- Phone: 206-461-7825
Seattle Center
Seattle Center Armory will reopen to the public on July 1 and is equipped with air conditioning and filtration. View the campus map PDF.
- Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall, opening July 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
- International Fountain, opens July 1, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
- Fountain of Creation (Dupen Fountain), closed for renovation
Partnership with Pacific Place and Local Malls and Movie Theaters
During extreme heat events, local malls (Pacific Place and Northgate Station in Seattle) and movie theaters provide good places to cool off and access to air conditioning. Understanding that many residents and visitors will likely be downtown or on the waterfront over the weekend, the City of Seattle has partnered with Pacific Place to provide promotions to residents who stop by to cool off and access the air conditioning through Monday, June 28. These promotions are entirely optional; cooling off at Pacific Place is available regardless of participation in the below promotions.
Through Monday, all those who visit Pacific Place will have access to the following promotions:
- AMC: Unlimited popcorn refills through Wednesday, June 30
- AT&T: Buy two accessories, get one free
- Aveda: Free liter of hand and body wash with $125 purchase through Sunday, June 27
- Bezel & Kiln: Free gift with $50 purchase
- Ghost Gallery: 10% off all purchases
- The Handmade Showroom: Free gift with $20 purchase
- Pike Place Chowder: 10% off chilled gazpacho
Supportive Services
The Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) is coordinating with City departments to proactively respond to the upcoming heat event. FAS is supporting HSD and Parks by distributing supplies to shelter locations. The department also has designated teams in security, property management and logistics on 24-hour standby, that way it can be as nimble and responsive as possible throughout the heat event should additional resources need to be deployed.
Seattle Public Utilities
Because of the extreme heat forecasted, the City’s North and South Transfer Stations, operated by Seattle Public Utilities, will close at 2 pm on Sunday, June 27, and Monday, June 28, to self-haul service. The temporary, early closure protects SPU staff, who continue to wear masks per CDC guidance during the Covid-19 pandemic, from heat-related illnesses. It also reduces fire risk with certain types of self-haul waste.
SPU Solid Waste contractors are also taking health precautions during the excessive heat watch and will begin servicing residential customer routes one hour earlier on Monday. SPU Monday customers are asked to set out their garbage, compost, and recycling by 6 am Monday.
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