Rivers, pools and splash pads offering some wet relief during heatwave Everyone is looking for a way to cool down and many found it with cool water. But Portland's pools can only serve limited numbers because of a lifeguard shortage. Author: Tim Gordon Updated: 7:22 PM PDT June 27, 2021 PORTLAND, Oregon — By mid-morning Sunday, the sun is already blazing. Broughton Beach on the Columbia River was heating up and the parking lot was filling up. Two people heading to a birthday party on the beach were considering how long they would stay. “We'll see, a couple hours, we're hoping to make it at least until noon- so not an all-day thing, no not an all-day thing," said Terra Dawson and Rachel Haber.