If you are thinking about ways to get away from the heat over the next few days here in West Seattle, you might have thought about heading to Lincoln Park. But don't include Colman Pool in your plans today through July 10. It's closed for the Seattle Open Swim Meet. It's closed again July 16-18.

The wading pool for toddlers in Lincoln Park is open daily in the upper park or you can head over to E.C. Hughes at 2805 SW Holden St., noon to 7 p.m. Wed, Thu, Fri through Aug. 20. for their 'Three Day' wading pool.

Seattle doesn't get that many truly hot days so choices for air conditioned places are somewhat limited. You can head downtown for a stroll through the Seattle Art Museum, but that's not the west side.

Other options locally include heading to the Southwest Community Pool 2801 SW Thistle St or to the Admiral Theater for their air conditioning or Fresh Bistro 4725 42nd Ave SW West 5 restaurant in the junction or the Porterhouse Restaurant 2329 California Ave SW in the Admiral District, or Barnes and Noble at Westwood Village is always well cooled. You might even take a few minutes to drop by the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center 4705 W Marginal Way Southwest to learn about the first people to live in this area...and cool off.

King County has these helpful suggestions too to beat the heat:

http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/beattheheat.aspx

If you have other suggestions please add them in the comments.