Eugene
The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for parts of the Willamette Valley, including Eugene, which will remain in effect through July 7

Eugene, OR – According to the statement, temperatures were anticipated to exceed 100 degrees. Community members were advised to stay hydrated with water during the heat wave. To help residents stay cool, all water fountains and splash pads in Eugene were activated for the summer.
The splash pads operated daily, including holidays, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the following locations:
- Fairmount Park (E. 15th Ave. and Fairmount Blvd.)
- Oakmont Park (2295 Oakmont Way)
- Skinner Butte Park (248 Cheshire Ave.)
- SStriker Field Park (Grand Cayman Dr. N. and Antigua Dr.)
- Washington Park (2025 Washington St.)
Amazon Pool remained open every day for drop-in lap swims, recreational swims, and parent/child swims, with a complete schedule available on the Amazon Pool webpage. Echo Hollow Pool also offered drop-in lap swims and recreational swims every day except Sunday, with its schedule available on the Echo Hollow Pool webpage.
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