Connect with us

Eugene

Eugene braces for heat advisory as temperatures near 100 degrees, splash pads open daily to help residents stay cool

Published

3 weeks ago

on

Eugene, OR – The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Eugene area on Saturday, July 13, with forecasted temperatures ranging from 93 to 97 degrees.

In response to the heat, the City of Eugene announced that all public water fountains and splash pads are operational for the summer season. The splash pads are open seven days a week, including holidays, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering residents and families a chance to cool off during the hot weather.

Splash pad locations include:

  • Fairmount Park (E. 15th Ave. and Fairmount Blvd.)

  • Oakmont Park (2295 Oakmont Way)

  • Skinner Butte Park (248 Cheshire Ave.)

  • Umso Park (formerly Striker Field; Grand Cayman Dr. N. and Antigua Dr.)

  • Washington Park (2025 Washington St.)

Officials encourage residents to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat, and take advantage of public cooling resources.

Related Topics:

You may also like…

Crime & Safety11 hours ago

1-month-old dies after his mom Ieft the chiId with his dad, who rareIy heIped with caring for the baby, only for the man to repeatedIy sIap the lnfant in the head with an open hand in an attempt to stop him from crying: police

Arizona – An Arizona man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and chid abuse following the death of his...
Crime & Safety11 hours ago

Mother claims she put her baby to bed and then something happened, saying she doesn’t recaII anything until giving the child CPR after causing fataI injuries to the infant at her home: police

Alabama – An Alabama parent was arrested early on Friday following the death of her chiId, 5-month-old. The 35-year-old woman,...
Crime & Safety3 days ago

Man who didn’t seek medicaI help after realizing his child was going Iimp and had no puIse, only to end up leaving the home to an unknown location and returning days later to find him in an advanced state of dcomposition, was sentenced

Arizona – An Arizona man was sentenced last week after pIeading guilty to two counts of chiId abuse in connection...
Crime & Safety3 days ago

Woman dies after her husband’s dad, who had been planning the assauIt for a week, followed her and fataIIy shot her because he was angry with her over separation paperwork she had fiIed against his son, police

Illinois – An Illinois man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder following the fataI shooting of his family member’s spouse,...
Eugene6 days ago

EPD to host National Night Out event at PK Park on August 3

Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department will host its annual National Night Out celebration on Saturday, August 3, at...
Eugene6 days ago

Eugene invites community to participate in 2025 survey to guide future planning

Eugene, OR – The City of Eugene is inviting residents to participate in its 2025 Community Survey, now available online...
Eugene6 days ago

EPD arrests 18-year-old in 2024 Broadway shooting after joint investigation with Springfield Police

Eugene, OR – Eugene Police have arrested 18-year-old Damyen Lee Marshall Peterson in connection with a shooting that occurred in...
Crime & Safety1 week ago

Man claims the person he shared an apartment with repeatedly punched him in the head and ‘just wouldn’t listen’ when he warned him not to come any closer while holding a bIade, after inflicting fataI injuries: police

Indiana – An Indiana man, 25-year-old DrayIon, was arrested and charged with one count of murder following a fatal stabing...
Eugene1 week ago

South Eugene apartment fire quickly contained with dog rescued and no injuries reported

Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire responded to an apartment fire in South Eugene late Friday morning, quickly containing the...
Crime & Safety1 week ago

49-year-old home invasion suspect arrested with license plate reader assistance

Eugene, OR – On July 23 at approximately 6:57 p.m., the Eugene Police Department (EPD) successfully apprehended 49-year-old Kristi Lee...
Eugene1 week ago

Early morning fire destroys East Eugene home near Hendricks Park, no injuries reported

Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to a fully involved house fire early Friday morning in the 2800...

Trending