Grant Outdoor Pool

Register for Swim Lessons

Portland Parks & Recreation offers swim lessons for all ages and all abilities. Swim lesson classes are 30 minutes long. Please note that swim lesson classes are limited and vary by pool. Not all levels are offered at all times. Private and semi-private lessons are not available.

Register for swim lessons.

Swim lessons are progressive, beginning at the preschool level (ages 3-5). The instructor will tell you which lesson to sign up for next. If the participant has not had swimming lessons for more than three months, they should repeat the last level they took as a refresher.

Learn more about swim lesson levels. 

Swimming Information

View PP&R swimming information, including activity descriptions, pool rules and policies, admission fees, and more.

• During drop-in swimming times, everyone must pay admission, even if they are not getting in the water. Pool capacities are limited. Not all activities or amenities are available at all times.
• All children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult or responsible person over the age of 16 in the facility at all times.
• Infants, toddlers, weak swimmers and children under 48" in height must always be supervised in the water by a person aged 16 years or older who remains within arm's reach at all times.
• Non-swimmers and children under 48 inches tall must always have a caregiver aged 16 or older in the water within arm's reach.
• Life jackets are available to use while swimming.
• During play swims, all swimmers wishing to swim in the deep end or lap pool will be required to pass a swim test and wear a wristband indicating they are approved to be in the deep end. Lifejackets are not allowed in these areas. Non-swimmers and those without a wristband will be asked to move to shallow areas.
• All non-toilet trained swimmers are required to wear swim diapers in the pool. Approved swim diapers include reusable diapers designed specifically for the water and have tight binding around the waist and legs. Disposable swim diapers are allowed but must be worn under a reusable plastic cover which includes binding around waist and legs. Disposable swim diapers and reusable plastic cover will be available for purchase at all pools.