Matt Dishman Community Center

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.

WE'RE HIRING

Portland Parks & Recreation is looking for team-oriented, enthusiastic, and qualified staff!  Join our team today. 

• Adaptive Recreation, Inclusion Assistants Age 18+
• Customer Service Representatives

Learn about all of our employment opportunities

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 

Free North Portland Pass

North Portland residents are eligible for a free North Portland Pass at Matt Dishman Community Center. This pass   allows free access to the center's fitness room and drop-in pool activities.  

To get your free North Portland Pass:

• Call the Customer Service Center line at 503-823-2525
• Call Matt Dishman Community Center at 503-823-3673
• Visit with the front desk staff at Matt Dishman Community Center.

* The North Portland Pass is available only to North Portland residents. Passes must be renewed annually at no cost. The registration period does not end. Residents must have a photo taken on their first visit to create a membership card.

**Residents who register for a North Portland Pass can also receive a free Tri-Met bus pass for access to Matt Dishman Community Center. Tri-Met passes are mailed weekly only to those who indicate needing such during registration.

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
• Senior Couple (both 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 signing up for an Access Discount (more information above).

• Spring Programs are in progress and open for enrollment through June 8.
• Summer programs open for registration on the following dates:
  • Thursday, May 15 beginning at 9:30am. Register for classes and programs that take place June 23- July 27.
  • Thursday, June 12 beginning at 9:30am. Register for classes and programs that take place July 28-August 24.
  • Thursday, July 24 beginning at 9:30am. Register for classes and programs that take place September 2-September 28.

Project Connect: Visit the Project Connect webpage to learn more about how PP&R provides different ways to bring the community and services together. 

View and sign up for activities online

Summer 2025 Activity Guide 

Portland Parks Preschool

Monday-Friday | 9:00am-3:00pm

2025-2026 school year applications open on the Preschool for All | Multnomah County website on Wednesday, April 2, and will close on Wednesday, April 30.

Applicants will be asked to list up to 6 location choices on their application. Multnomah County runs a lottery and notifies families of enrollment status by the end of May.

Learn more about Portland Parks Preschool at portland.gov/parks/preschool.

Drop-In Activities

• Monday
  5:30–9:00am —All Ages Basketball 
  9:00am–12pm—All Ages Ping Pong
  12:15–2:15pm—Game Room
  3:00–5:00pm —Adult Basketball (age 18+)
• Tuesday
  5:30–9:00am —All Ages Basketball 
  9:00am–12pm—All Ages Ping Pong
  11:30am–1:30pm—Indoor Park (age 5 and under, must be accompanied by an adult)
  12:15–2:15pm—Game Room
  3:00–5:00pm —Family Basketball (All ages, age 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
  6:00–8:00pm—Open Skate (age 5+)
• Wednesday
  5:30–9:00am —All Ages Basketball 
  9:00am–12pm—All Ages Ping Pong
  12:15–2:15pm—Game Room
  3:00–5:00pm —Adult Basketball (age 18+)
• Thursday
  5:30–9:00am —All Ages Basketball 
  9:00am–12pm—All Ages Ping Pong
  11:30am–1:30pm—Indoor Park (age 5 and under, must be accompanied by an adult)
  12:15–2:15pm—Game Room
  2:00–3:30pm —All Ages Volleyball 
  3:00–5:00pm —Family Basketball (All ages, age 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
• Friday
  5:30–9:00am —All Ages Basketball 
  9:00am–12pm—All Ages Ping Pong
  12:15–2:15pm—Game Room
  3:00–5:00pm —Adult Basketball (age 18+)
  6:00–8:00pm—Open Skate (age 5+)
• Saturday
  9:30-10:30am—Double Dutch (age 40+)
  1:30–3:30pm —Queer Basketball 
  3:30–5:00pm —All Ages Volleyball 

• Sunday
  10:00am–2:00pm— Open Game Room  
  10:00am–12:00pm —Adult Basketball (age 18+)
  4:00–5:00pm —Adult Basketball (age 18+)

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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
  3:00–8:00pm—TeenForce Fitness Center
  3:00–8:00pm—TeenForce Game Room
  5:00–8:00pm—TeenForce Basketball Open Gym
• Friday
  3:00–8:00pm—TeenForce Game Room
  3:00–8:00pm—TeenForce Fitness Center
  5:00–8:00pm—TeenForce Basketball Open Gym
  3:00–9:30pm—Teen Night (grades 6–12)

Fitness

Matt Dishman 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.
• Teens age 14-17 must have a guardian release form on file and complete orientation prior to access.

Amenities

• Selectorized Strength Equipment
• Treadmills
• Stationary Bikes
• 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. Call us to confirm at (503) 823-3673.

• Monday
  9:00–9:45am—Soulful Movement and Meditation, Tomara 
  12:00–12:45pm—Stretch and Mobility, Kelly
  1:00–1:45pm—Zumba Gold®, Diane 
  3:00-3:45pm—Kickboxing Fun, Angie 
  4:00-4:45pm—Strength Training, Angie
  5:00-5:30pm—TABATA, Angie
  7:00-8:00pm—Boxing for Everyone, Raina
• Tuesday
  7:15-8:00am— Strength Training, Angie
  8:15-8:45am—HIIT Training, Angie 
  9:00–9:45am—Zumba® Gold, Diane
  10:00–10:55am—The Ellové Technique®, Kelly 
  11:00–11:45am—Hatha Yoga, Sabra
  12:15–1:00pm—Kettlebell, Angela
  1:30–2:15pm—Chair Aerobics, Jackie 
  7:00-8:00pm—Boxing for Everyone, Raina
• Wednesday
  8:00–8:45am—Nia, Tudie
  9:00–9:45am—Pilates Mat, Tomara
  11:45am–12:30pm—Low Impact 20/20, Angela
  1:00–2:00pm—Boxing for Everyone, Raina
  2:00–3:00pm—Boxing for Everyone, Raina
• Thursday
  9:00–9:45am—Soulful Movement and Meditation, Tomara
  10:00–10:55am—The Ellové Technique, Kelly 
  11:00–11:45pm—Hatha Yoga, Sabra
  12:15–1:00pm—Kettlebell, Angela
  1:00–2:00pm—Boxing for Everyone, Raina
  1:30–2:15pm—Chair Aerobics, Jackie 
  2:00–3:00pm—Boxing for Everyone, Raina
  3:00-3:45pm—Kickboxing Fun, Angie 
  4:00-4:45pm—Strength Training, Angie 
  5:00-5:30pm—TABATA, Angie
• Friday
  7:15-8:00am—Strength Training, Angie 
  8:15-8:45am— HIIT Training, Angie
  9:00–4:45am—Pilates, Amanda
  1:30–2:15pm—Chair Aerobics, Jacki
• Sunday
  10:30–11:15am—Yin Yoga, Terri
  11:30am–12:15pm—Vinyasa Yoga, Terri

Group Fitness Class Descriptions

MIND/BODY

Hatha Yoga 
Join in this all-level class that incorporates favorite Hatha yoga positions with just the right amount of deepening into those poses, stretching, and some light flow movement–all with a goal of strengthening our individual yoga practices little by little. A judgment-free, stress-free, & fun class. Newbies are welcome!

Chair Stretch & Tone: Designed for beginners or mature bodies, this moderately paced class will help build strength & flexibility with resistance bands & optional weights. Expect some standing positions.

Chair Aerobics: A faster-paced exercise similar to chair yoga, focusing on strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health. This class is ideal for seniors, individuals with joint pain, and those recovering from injuries, obesity, or physical disabilities.

Deep Stretch: A flow focused on deeper stretches, holding longer poses, and breath work. 

Kids & Family Yoga: All the elements of yoga but in a kid-friendly way that gets children singing, dancing, skipping, marching, jogging, shaking, laughing, hopping, limbo-ing, and storytelling all while practicing yoga. 

Music & Movement Flow: An all-levels fun full body workout which incorporates elements of dance and yoga. You’ll enjoy guided movement with plenty of freedom and flexibility to tune into your own body and breath and go at your own pace. This 45-minute class will also include some basic guided meditation and time for relaxation!

Restorative Yoga: A gentle, slow, still style of yoga that involves long, passive holds in a series of 4-6 restful poses. Yogis are often supported by props to enhance or deepen their experience and achieve a state of total relaxation and release.

Pilates: A system of repetitive exercises performed on a yoga mat or other equipment to promote strength, stability, and flexibility. Pilates exercises develop the body through muscular effort that stems from the core.

Pilates Mat: A full-body workout that creates long, lean muscles. Pilates Mat is performed on a mat on the floor and achieves results by using gravity and your body's own resistance — and sometimes small props, such as foam rollers, exercise balls, or weights.

HIIT Pilates: Combine the best of High-Intensity Interval Training and Pilates delivering a heart-pumping, muscle-burning workout that will leave you feeling energized and stronger. All bodies are welcome. 

Soulful Movement & Meditation: A gentle slow-flowing yoga. Focusing on moving postures with breaths that strengthen and stretch the entire body. Perfect for beginners, easy to follow practice.

Stretch & Flow: Improve your range of motion, increase circulation, and calm the mind with this 45-minute full body stretch gently flow Slow movements to target your tightest muscles, ensuring an amazing total body stretch! 

Teen Yoga: Relax mind and body while improving strength for sports, stamina and flexibility. Relieve the stresses of daily life and school with these revitalizing techniques.  

Vinyasa Yoga: Emphasizes the sequential movement between postures, coordinated with and guided by deliberate breath. The Vinyasa practice becomes a moving meditation that creates strength, freedom and fluidity in the body and mind.

CARDIO/STRENGTH

Boxing–For Everyone: A high-intensity cardio workout based on boxing techniques using gloves and pad work. Suitable for all levels, this non-contact workout will you improve your agility, strength, and overall fitness.

High Intensity Interval Training: This workout is designed to get you into your max target heart rate zone for short bursts followed by active recovery intervals in order to strengthen your cardiovascular fitness.  We will sweat, pant, and go home happy.

Kettlebell
A high-intensity-ballistic workout that can help meet your toughest fitness goals. It combines functional, compound exercises such as “the swing,” “the clean” and “the press” that will work multiple muscle groups. Beginners welcome!

Kickboxing Fun: This non-contact class will teach you how to pack a punch and challenge your reaction time. We will use pads and gloves to execute combinations of punches, blocks and kicks to get in a workout that leaves you feeling fierce! While you're having all the fun, your body will be increasing its core strength, coordination, endurance and cardio fitness.

Low Impact 20/20
This class combines all your favorite aspects of fitness and puts them into one solid workout! With 20 minutes of strength training interspersed with 20 minutes of low-impact cardio, you’ll receive a full-body workout. We’ll utilize free weights and resistance bands in this moderate to high-intensity format. 

Strength Training: Pick up something heavy! For this class we will use dumbbells, kettlebells, resistance bands and other strength training tools to increase muscle size and strength in a variety of formats. This will be a full body workout designed to strengthen you for whatever life brings your way. 

TABABTA: This is a high intensity class made up of mainly body weight exercises done to an interval of 20 seconds work to 10 seconds of rest. Everything will get worked in this quick and dirty 30 minute, sweat sesh. Bring your water!

DANCE FITNESS

Ballet Flow
Get limber, get social, get happy: Ballet Flow classes are designed to sculpt your body, boost your mood and let you experience the joy of ballet.

The Ellové Technique®
A non-impact conditioning class taught by certified instructors. The pure techniques of ballet, yoga, fitness, and Pilates are set to music in a seamless movement sequence that improves alignment, balance, strength, flexibility, and body awareness.

Nia
Nia is accessible dance (no prior experience needed), gentle, fun, inclusive, healing, move-at-YOUR-own-pace & in YOUR body’s way. It is about what it FEELS like, not so much what it looks like, y’all.

Zumba® Gold Toning
This class will feature all the fun of Zumba® while adding weight resistance in increasing muscular and cardio benefits. We will use 1-pound toning sticks, weights, water bottles, or your own body to achieve the desired goals. Strength training exercises are essential in preventing loss of muscle mass, atrophy, increasing muscle strength, and toning up. Looking forward to taking you on a trip around the World! Are you ready to party?