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Inclement Weather Policy and Closures
Safety is our top priority. Check here for the latest information about program schedules and closures.
Inclement Weather Information and Closures
PP&R classes, activities, rentals, and sports events may be canceled due to inclement weather, such as ice, snow, or extreme heat. Call 503-823-2533 or visit portland.gov/parks/closures for the most current information. Some recreation programs may run as conditions and staff availability allow. Safety is a major factor in determining operations at each PP&R facility. PP&R facilities, our social media outlets, and our website will all feature operating information including opening and closing times.
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Access Discount Program - Reduced Pricing
Thanks to the Parks Local Option Levy, Portland residents can get a discount on program and activity fees. Use the discount for community center and pool admission, preschool and after-school programs, classes, camps, swim lessons, and more.
To get a discount, first register for the Access Discount Program, select a discount amount, and then use it for select activities. No proof of income is required. Discount is valid for 12 months from registration date. Go to any community or arts center for more information about how to register.
Choose a discount: 25, 50, 75, or 90%
Learn more about the Access Discount Program
Admission Fees and Pass Options
Gain access to drop-in activities during their scheduled times. Amenities include the fitness center, group exercise classes, water fitness and lap swim, whirlpool spa, play swims, and open gym times.
- 20-Visit and Month Passes can be used at Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Mt. Scott, and Southwest Community Centers. The fees listed reflect pricing for City of Portland residents. Non-residents are charged more to account for City of Portland taxes that support Portland Parks & Recreation.
- Teens (age 10-20) are encouraged to sign up for a TeenForce pass, which provides access to FREE TeenForce activities at Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, and Mt. Scott Community Centers.
- Children age 0-2 are FREE
- Ask your insurance provider if they offer any of the following programs which cover the cost of a pass: Silver & Fit, Active & Fit, Silver Sneakers, One Pass, or Renew Active.
Drop-In Admission
- Youth (age 3-12): $4
- Teen (age 13-17): $5
- Adult (age 18-59): $6
- Senior (age 60+): $5
20-Visit Pass
- Youth (age 3-12): $77
- Teen (age 13-17): $85
- Adult (age 18-59): $106
- Senior (age 60+): $85
Month Pass
- Youth (age 3-12): $29
- Teen (age 13-17): $33
- Adult (age 18-59): $41
- Senior (age 60+): $33
- Senior Couple (both age 60+): $49
- Household: $66
Month Pass | You can choose to sign up for an Auto Renew Pass, which will allow you to simply pay your first monthly fee upon registering, and all future monthly payments are deducted directly from your debit or credit card (requires a valid card to remain on file). You may also choose to purchase a single month pass, which will expire 30 days from purchase (no debit or credit card necessary).
Sign Up for Activities
General Registration: Register online, over the phone through the Customer Service Center
(503-823-2525), or by calling or visiting a recreation or arts center. If cost is a barrier to participating, consider getting an Access Pass.
- Summer programs are in progress and open for enrollment through September 29.
- Fall programs open for registration on the following dates:
- Tuesday, September 10 beginning at 9:30am. Register for classes and programs that take place September 30 - November 3.
- Thursday, October 10 beginning at 9:30am. Register for classes and programs that take place November 4 - January 5 including winter break camps.
Early Registration Pilot Program: This pilot has ended. PP&R continues to work with community groups and the public to help new users by giving them information, setting up accounts, and offering assistance when they need it. Visit the Project Connect webpage to learn more about how PP&R provides different ways to bring the community and services together.
Portland Parks Preschool
Now enrolling for the 2024-2025 school year. Discount options are available. View schedules and learn more about Portland Parks Preschool at portland.gov/parks/preschool.
Drop-in Activities
Drop-in group fitness classes, fitness center, and swimming are also available.
- Monday
10:00am–12:00pm—Indoor Park - Tuesday
8:00–10:00am—Senior Basketball (age 55+)
11:00am–1:00pm—Pickleball
6:00–8:00pm—Volleyball - Wednesday
10:00am–12:00pm—Indoor Park - Thursday
8:00–10:00am—Senior Basketball (age 55+)
11:00am–1:00pm—Pickleball - Friday
10:00am – 12:00pm—Indoor Park - Sunday
9:00–11:00am—Adult Basketball (age 18+)
3:30–5:00pm—All Ages Basketball
TeenForce Drop-in Activities
FREE TeenForce Pass and activity sign-in is required. TeenForce waiver and orientation are required for use of Fitness Center.
- Monday through Thursday
3:00–5:30pm—TeenForce Open Gym
3:00–7:00pm—TeenForce Fitness Center
3:00–7:00pm—TeenForce Lounge - Friday
7:00–9:30pm—Teen Night (grades 6–12)
Fitness
Fitness Center
East Portland Community Center’s fitness program offers a wide range of amenities and classes for all levels.
- Age 14 and older
- Access is included with daily admission.
- Open for drop-in during regular business hours.
Amenities
- Selectorized Strength Equipment
- Treadmills
- Recumbent Bikes
- Stair Climbers
- Upright Bike
- Elliptical Cross Trainers
- Free weight and stretching area
Group Fitness Classes
Strengthen your community, body, and mind with a group fitness class! For people age 14 and older at any fitness level. Access is included with daily admission. All schedules are subject to change.
- Monday
Friday: Pilates 7:30am-8:15am
7:45–8:30am—Cardio, Strength, and Stretch, Sheryl H.
9:00–9:45am—Zumba® Gold, Lydia H.
10:00–10:45am—Zumba®, Lydia H.
11:00–11:45am—Senior Balance and Strenght, Sheryl H.
5:00–5:45pm—Fusion at its Best, Jeanne C.
6:00–6:45pm—Zumba®, Sean R. - Tuesday
6:00–8:00am—Circuit City, Nic S.
8:30–9:15am—Step and Sculpt, Sheryl H.
9:30–10:15am—Nia, Magz
10:30–11:30am—Dance Fitness, Autumn H. *Begins October 1
11:00–11:45am—Yoga, Terri D.
12:00–12:45pm—Chair Yoga, Terri D. (Held in Classroom 1)
4:30–5:15pm—Cardio, Strength, and Stretch, Terri D.
6:00–7:30pm—Prenatal Yoga, Eden - Wednesday
7:45–8:30am—Cardio, Strength, and Stretch, Sheryl H.
9:00–9:45am—Zumba® Gold, Lydia H.
10:00–10:45am—Zumba®, Lydia H.
11:00–11:45am—Senior Balance and Strenght, Sheryl H.
12:15–1:00pm—Nia, Piper
5:00–5:45pm—Fusion at its Best, Jeanne C.
6:00–6:45pm—Zumba®, Sean R. - Thursday
6:00–8:00am—Circuit City, Nic S.
8:30–9:15am—Bootcamp, Sheryl H.
9:30–10:15am—Nia, Magz
10:30–11:30am—Dance Fitness, Autumn H. *Begins October 3
4:30–5:15pm—Cardio Strength and Stretch, Terri D.
5:45–6:30pm—Zumba®, Sachi N.
6:35–7:50pm—Restorative Yoga, Chiyo - Friday
7:30-8:15am—Pilates, Thais D.
8:00–8:45am—Step and Sculpt, Sheryl H.
9:00–9:45am—Zumba® Gold Lydia H.
10:00–10:45am—Zumba® Lydia H. - Saturday
9:00–9:45am—Zumba®, Lydia H.
10:00–10:45am— Zumba® Gold 'Seated', Lydia H.
10:30–11:30am—Yoga, Terri D.
12:00–12:45am—Zumba® Toning, Sachi N.
1:00–1:45pm—Zumba®, Sachi N. - Sunday
9:00–9:45am—Yin Yoga, Chiyo
10:00–10:45am—Yoga, Chiyo
11:00am–11:45am— Fusion at its Best, Chiyo H *Begins September 29
Group Fitness Class Descriptions
ACTIVE AGING – Lifelong Fitness (specially designed for older adults)
Cardio, Strength, and Stretch
Combines all your favorite aspects of fitness and puts them into one solid workout! Combine 15 minutes of cardio, 15 minutes of strength, and 15 minutes of flexibility! Light to moderate class that works on slowly improving overall cardio, endurance, muscle tone, and flexibility.
Senior Balance and Strength
Class increases balance, flexibility, joint stability, muscular strength, and cardiovascular endurance. These components are important to promoting and maintaining health and wellness.
Yoga in Chairs
Gently works muscles and joints to enhance strength, range of motion, balance, and circulation. Reaches beyond typical exercises as it encourages quiet reflection, proper breathing, and better posture.
Zumba Gold®
For the largest growing segment of the population: baby boomers! It takes the Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. Zumba Gold® 'Seated' includes the use of chairs.
CARDIO/STRENGTH
Bootcamp
A combination of weight training and cardio for strengthening and endurance.
Circuit City
Box, pump, and jam your way through different strength and cardio workout stations in this awesome circuit training class. Drop in for however long you want your workout to last, you pick the duration!
DANCE FITNESS
Nia
Integrates dance, martial arts, and healing art forms into a unique program that leaves you feeling exhilarated and powerful. Increase cardiovascular health, strength, balance, agility, and creative expression. All sizes and fitness levels are welcome.
Zumba®
A high-energy combination of Latin, Reggae, and Salsa dance steps. Routines combine fast and slow rhythms to achieve a balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefits. Join our certified Zumba instructors; no previous dance experience is necessary!
MIND/BODY
Fusion at its Best
This class incorporates exercises from different workout styles—including barre, yoga, strength training, cardio, and dance. This style has a deep focus on the core and emphasizes moves that will tone, stretch, and elongate muscles. This can be an incredible workout that will engage, challenge, and change the way you exercise. Fusion Workouts combine four disciplines that will help you gain strength, muscle definition, flexibility, balance, and overall mind–body health.
Hatha Yoga
Focuses on linking gentle postures (asanas) while concentrating on stilling the mind. Bring strength and stamina to your entire body while relieving stress. Great for beginners and continuing students.
Yoga
Originating in India, this centuries old practice of exercise revitalizes both mind and body. Improve focus,
release stress and tension while increasing strength, flexibility, balance, energy and overall well-being. An
excellent way to meet the demands of daily life.
Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga is a gentle slow paced form of yoga that focuses on releasing deep tension passively with a use of props. This practice can help improve flexibility and calm the mind.
Stretch and Tone
The time to improve your flexibility and fitness is now! This course is designed with you in mind, as we focus on stretching while integrating exercises aimed at toning your muscles. You feel refreshed and energized after participating in this gentle, yet moderate pace class.
The center was completed in 1998. The Thompson Vaivoda Architects design included a future, two-pool natatorium. The 2002 Levy provided funding for its construction. The aquatic center was added in 2008 and received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The center's tower, bike racks, fences, and benches were designed by Garth Edwards, and in 2009 a stainless steel sculpture by local artist Bruce West was installed near the front entrance. Entitled Sitting Stones, it is a dynamic composition that reflects the changing light of the day and the season. In 2021-22, ADA accessibility parking lot improvements were made thanks to funding from the 2014 Parks Replacement Bond.