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Matt Dishman Indoor Pool

Label: Swim pool (indoor)
Matt Dishman Indoor Pool in Northeast Portland offers lap swim, water fitness, play swims, and swimming lessons.

Schedule Update: No open swim Saturday, May 16.

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

Pool capacities are limited.

  • NEW as of February 2, 2026: Oregon pool code, OAR 333-062-1000, 6.4.2.2.3(14), now requires that all swimmers under the age of 14 must be under the direct supervision of a person aged 18 years or older for all play swims. 
  • Infants, toddlers, weak swimmers and children under 48" in height must always be supervised in the water by a person aged 18 years or older who remains within arm's reach.
  • Life jackets are available to use while swimming.

Play Swim Schedule

View activity descriptions and information

  • Family Swim: Children under 18 years of age must be supervised by a caregiver in the water.
  • Family Swim and weekday Open Swim are only available in the shallow bay
  • Diving board and deep end are only open on Saturday and Sunday Open Swims
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
1 to 3pm
Family Swim
1 to 3pm
Family Swim
1 to 3pm
Family Swim
1 to 3pm
Family Swim
1 to 3pm
Family Swim
 10 to 12pm
Family Swim
3 to 4:30pm
Open Swim
3 to 4:30pm
Open Swim
3 to 4:30pm
Open Swim
3 to 4:30pm
Open Swim
3 to 6pm
Open Swim
12:30 to 4:30pm*
Open Swim
12 to 2:30pm
Open Swim

School Break Play Swim Schedule 

During school breaks, Portland Parks & Recreation community centers adjust their Play Swim schedules to give families more opportunities to enjoy the pool during the day. Check this page for updated swim times at each location during school holidays and breaks.

School Break Play Swim Schedules

Lap Swim Schedule

Learn how lap swim works

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
5:30am to 9am5:30am to 4:30pm5:30am to 9am5:30am to 4:30pm5:30am to 9am  
10:15am to 
4:30 pm
 10:15am to 4:30pm 10:15a to 4:30pm11:20am to 4:30pm10am to 4:30pm
6:05pm to 7:30pm6:05pm to 7:30pm6:05pm to 7:30pm*6:05pm to 7:30pm6:05pm to 7:30pm*  

Water Fitness Schedule

View activity descriptions

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
6 to 6:55am
AquaPower
6 to 6:55am
AquaPower
6 to 6:55am
AquaPower
6 to 6:55am
AquaPower
6 to 6:55am
AquaPower
 
 7 to 7:55 am
Aquaerobics
 7 to 7:55am
Aquaerobics
  
9:10 to 10:05am
AquaPower
8 to 8:55am
AquaPower
9:10 to 10:05am
AquaPower
8 to 8:55am
AquaPower
9:10 to 10:05am
AquaPower
 
9:10 to 10:05am
Aquaerobics
 9:10 to 10:05am
Aquaerobics
 9:10 to 10:05am
Aquaerobics
9:10 to 10:05am
AquaPower
10:15 to 11:10am
S.M.I.L.E.
 10:15 to 11:10am
S.M.I.L.E.
 10:15 to 11:10am
S.M.I.L.E.
10:10 to 11:05am
Aquaerobics
6:05 to 7pm
AquaPower
6:05 to 7pm
Pregnancy Fitness
6:05 to 7pm 
Aquaerobics  
6:05 to 7pm
Pregnancy Fitness
  
6:05 to 7pm
Aquaerobics
 6:05 to 7pm
AquaPower
   

Swim Lessons

Lessons are limited and vary by pool. Not all levels are offered at all times. Private and semi-private lessons are not available. Learn more about the PP&R swim lesson program.

View swim lessons offered at Matt Dishman Indoor Pool

Registration Dates

Summer 2026: Activities, including camps, take place from June 22 through September 27. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

  • May 14 for camps and activities that are held June 22 through July 26
  • June 11 for camps and activities that are held July 27 through August 23
  • July 23 for activities that are held August 31 through September 27

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.


We're Hiring

Portland Parks & Recreation is looking for team-oriented, enthusiastic, and qualified staff to operate our year-round indoor and summer outdoor swimming pools. This is a great opportunity to learn leadership skills and help others stay safe and enjoy being in the pool. You must be 16 years old to apply. Certification must be current throughout employment (PP&R provides free training and certification)Hours may vary and are based on program needs and job classification. Learn more at portland.gov/parks/aquaticsjobs.


 

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Accessibility notes

All-User Changing Rooms
Matt Dishman Indoor Pool facilities feature three all-user changing rooms. 

Pool Lift
Matt Dishman Indoor Pool has chair lifts with straps available on Lap pool and spa.

 

Park location or entrance

77 NE Knott Street
Portland, OR 97212

Open hours

Monday through Friday: 5:30am to 7:30pm
Saturday: 9am to 4:30pm
Sunday: 10am to 4:30pm

Building Closures and Special Hours*
May 8: Closed for maintenance
May 25: Open 10am to 6pm
June 19: Open 10am to 6pm
July 3: Open 10am to 6pm
July 4: Closed

Park policy

All dogs must be leashed in this park.

Neighborhood

City section

NE
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