South Metro Weekly

Happy Monday, South Metro. Summer doesn't officially arrive until next week, but Mother Nature is getting an early start. With temperatures expected to approach — and in some neighborhoods exceed — 100 degrees, today's issue is dedicated to helping you beat the heat. Thankfully, we're nowhere near Portland's all-time record of 116 degrees during the infamous 2021 heat dome—and we'd all like to keep it that way. 🥵 🏊‍♀️

In today’s South Metro Weekly:

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-Scott

How South Metro Stays Cool When Temperatures Soar
🌡️ With temperatures climbing into the upper 90s, local families are finding creative ways to stay cool—from splash pads and pools to libraries and movie theaters.

The first significant heat wave of 2026 has arrived, and South Metro residents are feeling it. Forecasters expect temperatures to reach the upper 90s Monday, with some locations potentially approaching 100 degrees before cooler weather arrives later this week.

Fortunately, this isn't the historic heat dome of 2021, when Portland shattered records by reaching 116 degrees. Still, officials say the combination of hot afternoons and unusually warm nights deserves attention.

One challenge is that overnight temperatures are only expected to fall into the mid-to-upper 60s, giving homes without air conditioning little chance to cool down before the next day.

"Extreme heat is more than just uncomfortable—it's dangerous," the Oregon Department of Emergency Management warned ahead of the weekend.

Fortunately, South Metro offers plenty of ways to escape the heat. (See the article below.) Families are expected to flock to splash pads, pools, libraries, cooling centers, and even air-conditioned movie theaters like Regal Bridgeport Village, where $1 summer movies are now showing on weekday mornings.

The good news? Temperatures are expected to drop back into the 80s by Tuesday and Wednesday.

💦 South Metro's Splash Pad & Pool Guide
🌡 🏊‍♂️ Cities in the South Metro have quite a few places for the kids - and adults - to cool off this week.

Here are the splash pads and water features at South Metro area parks your family can enjoy. If we left a park or feature off the list it may be closed or not available currently.

Sherwood
Cannery Square - 22622 SW Pine Street
Snyder Park - 15365 SW Sunset Blvd

Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego Rec & Aquatic Center - 17525 Stafford Road

Wilsonville
Murase Plaza Park - 8300 Memorial Drive
The water feature at Town Center Park is NOT open as of Sunday 6/14. The City of Wilsonville is expecting opening this feature in early July.

West Linn
Willamette Park - 1905 Volpp Street
Tanner Creek Park - 3456 Parker Road
Hammerle Park - 1505 Lewis Street
Marylhurst Heights Park - 1800 Valley View Drive
Robinwood Park - 3600 Fairview Way

Tualatin
Tualatin Commons Park - 7880 Nyberg St
Tualatin Swim Center - 22380 SW Boones Ferry Rd

Canby
Maple Street Park - 1300 North Maple Street
Canby Swimming Pool - 1150 South Ivy Street

Mr. Maple Donuts Planning Lake Oswego Location
🍩 We don’t know when yet, but the family-owned donut fan fav is expanding again.

Mr. Maple Donuts has listed a new location at 363 S. State Street in Lake O as "Coming Soon" on its website. The shop would occupy the former Subway location near downtown Lake Oswego.

Started in Vancouver in 2018, Mr. Maple has grown to multiple locations across Washington, Oregon, and Arizona, including a shop in Wilsonville that you may already be familiar with.

The menu goes well beyond traditional glazed doughnuts, featuring apple fritters, bear claws, maple bars, cream-filled varieties, doughnut holes, specialty creations, and a full lineup of coffee and blended drinks. The company has also become known for colorful kid-themed doughnuts and unique house specialties.

An opening date has not yet been announced, but the Lake Oswego location is expected to operate daily, opening as early as 5 a.m.

We'll keep an eye out for an official opening date and share it once it's announced.

🎈 = family friendly events 💲 = cost required 🎵 = includes live music

Monday 6/15

💲 Poolside Vineyard Sip & Paint / Blakeslee Vineyard Estate - Sherwood
💲 Line Dance Lessons / Robinhood Elks Lodge - Sherwood
🎈 💲 Bowling Day / Langer’s Entertainment Center - Sherwood

Tuesday 6/16

Sip & Social Networking Event / Hilton Garden Inn - Wilsonville
🎈 STEAM Discovery Evenings / Wilsonville Library - Wilsonville

Wednesday 6/17

Trivia Wednesday / BearKat Brewing - Sherwood
Fabric Donation Collection / Episcopal Church - Wilsonville
🎈Youth Worship Night / Valley Christian Church - Wilsonville
💲 Candlelight Sound Bath / Unfurl Yoga & Wellness - Canby

Thursday 6/18

🎵 🎈 Hit Machine Concert / Town Center Park - Wilsonville
💲Catfish & Grits / Tree’s Restaurant & Catering - Sherwood
Veteran’s Night / Vanguard Brewing - Wilsonville
🎈 Hillia Hula Hoop Show / Wilsonville Library - Wilsonville

Friday 6/19 • Juneteenth!

💲 Multi-Chamber Speed Networking / The Foundry - Lake Oswego
🎈 💲 Milking with Marc / TMK Creamery - Canby
💲 Cry It Out Theatre Production / Rebekah Lodge - Sherwood
🎈 Juneteenth Celebration / Town Center Park - Wilsonville
Game Night / FOB Taproom - Canby

Don’t forget - the Thursday edition of South Metro Weekly will be full of events taking place this weekend in our area.

🚨 Lifeguards Returning to High Rocks / Oregon City, Gladstone, and Clackamas County have reached an agreement to bring lifeguards back to High Rocks Park after longtime provider AMR announced it could no longer offer the service due to rising costs. Lifeguards will be on duty during Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekends, plus up to eight additional days when temperatures are expected to exceed 90 degrees.

🚘 Worth the Drive / North Clackamas Aquatic Center in Milwaukie is open all this week to help fight the heat. The center includes six pools including a giant wave pool, slides and all kinds of safety training and classes.

🎓 Riverside Makes History / Riverside High School in the West Linn/Wilsonville District celebrated a milestone this month as the school honored its first-ever graduating class. Cade Peterson was Valedictorian while Paige Jackson was Salutatorian.

🚒 Fire Up Women's Bootcamp / Nearly 30 women interested in careers in the fire service spent the weekend training with Clackamas Fire during its annual Fire Up Women's Bootcamp. Participants gained hands-on experience with everything from vehicle extrication to forcing doors while learning directly from local firefighters.

🚦 Camera Back On In Tualatin / Tualatin's red-light and speed camera at SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road and SW Avery Street is back in operation following nearby construction. Drivers caught running red lights or traveling 11 mph or more over the speed limit will receive warning notices through July 9 before citations begin being issued.

🐾 Every week, we'll feature a local adoptable pet looking for a forever home. Some are playful, some are chill, and all are hoping their next stop is a South Metro living room. This week’s featured furry friend is ready to meet you.

🐾 Meet Myrtle - If you're looking for a dog that can keep up with an active South Metro lifestyle, Myrtle may be worth a closer look. This 2-year-old Siberian Husky and Pit Bull mix weighs about 70 pounds and loves getting outside for walks, playtime, and adventures. Shelter staff say she's become more playful and bouncy as she's settled in, though she can be a little cautious when meeting new people.

Myrtle would do best with an experienced dog owner who can provide plenty of exercise, training, and positive reinforcement. A secure fenced yard and an active family would be ideal. Because of her size and energy level, she's recommended for homes with children 13 and older, and she may do well with another respectful dog following a meet-and-greet. If you've been thinking about adding a four-legged hiking buddy and loyal companion to the family, Myrtle is waiting to meet you. 🐶 Myrtle is currently available for adoption at the Clackamas Pet Shelter and would love to meet her future family.

⚠ Extreme Heat Warning until Tuesday night.

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