In this Park Facility
Montavilla Community Center is a neighborhood community center that includes a gym and multipurpose classrooms. Please call our front desk at 503-823-4101 if you have any questions.
When there is extreme weather, we will post schedule changes here, and you can find more up to date Inclement Weather Information and Closures.
Activities
Use the Recreation Activity Guide to view PP&R activities and find links to register online.
Drop-in Activity Schedules
We offer a limited number of drop-in activities that you do not need to sign up for ahead of time. You will pay at the front desk when you arrive for the scheduled activity. Adults (ages 18–59) $6, Seniors $5 (ages 60+)
Click on the links to view drop-in schedules:
- Group Fitness Classes
- Indoor Park – children ages 18 months-5 years, with an adult ($2/child)
- TeenForce
Registered Classes
We offer a variety of registered classes for people of all ages. These activities usually occur over a five or 10-week session. You must sign up before participating. If you have anAccess Discount, the price of activities will be reduced for you.
Recreation activities are inclusive and open to people of all abilities. If you are registered for an activity and have a disability, you can request support from Inclusion Services.
Fall activities are in session. Registration for classes beginning November 3, and winter break camps, is currently available.
Winter Registration: Activities take place from January 5 through March 29. Registration begins at 9:30am.
Thursday, December 11, register for activities that begin January 5.
Thursday, January 15, register for activities that begin February 9 and spring break camps.
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.
TeenForce
PP&R's TeenForce program strives to provide safe spaces for youth, ages 10-20, to engage in pro-social activities surrounded by caring adults. TeenForce offers drop-in space and activities Monday through Friday. A TeenForce pass is required to participate in TeenForce activities.
Access Discount
If the price of activities is too high, Portland residents can register for an Access Discount to get reduced pricing. No proof of income is required. Learn more about the Access Discount Program, which is made possible thanks to the 2020 Parks Local Option Levy.
Choose a discount of 25%, 50%, 75%, or 90%. Each member in your family should register for an Active Discount. After you have signed up for a discount, the price of admission and classes will be automatically reduced for 12 months.
Portland Parks Preschool
PP&R provides a play-based, child-centered, and inclusive educational preschool program for children aged 3–5 years old. Play is an important avenue for learning. Our goal is to honor each child’s personal development. Learn more about Portland Parks Preschool, which is a Preschool for All Provider. Lottery enrollment takes place in April and is managed through Multnomah County.
Rentals and Party Packages
Montavilla Community Center offers a range of rental opportunities for meetings, parties, or social gatherings.
Available Spaces
There is a gym and a multipurpose room available, with prices varying for business hours and after-hours rates. After-hours rentals are available Saturday, 4–7 p.m., and Sunday, 10–6 p.m.
- The gym is 96 feet by 60 feet. There is sports surface flooring, single court, basketball court or volleyball court.
- The multipurpose room is 34 feet by 21 feet. There is a sink, counter space, tables, and chairs included. A TV with DVD player is also available.
Non-profit pricing is available for organizations with a 501c3 number.
Please give us a call at 503-823-4101 at least two weeks before your desired rental date to check rates, availability, and to reserve a room at the community center.
Party Packages
All packages include 15 minutes of set-up and 15 minutes of clean-up time, exclusive use of the kitchen to enjoy your cake and presents, as well as tables, chairs, and cleaning supplies. Paper products are not provided. All food must remain in the kitchen. Party packages are offered during our after-hours rental times.
- Sports: It’s game time! Create your own sports party with your choice of equipment available for you and your all-star friends to play.
- Indoor park: Move the park inside! Playtime with our indoor park toys, including mats, trikes, and a slide. Great for littles age five and younger.
- Bounce house: Jump around and celebrate! This party package includes everything in your choice of sports or indoor park party, plus the bounce house. All bouncers need signed waivers to jump. The bounce house will be set up by our staff. All other set-up and activities are done by the person or people who organized the party.
Please give us a call at 503-823-4101 at least two weeks before your desired rental date to check rates, availability, and to reserve a room at the community center.
Bounce House Agreement and Waivers
Once you have reserved your bounce house party or event by paying the security/damage deposit, you are ready for the next steps. Before the staff at Montavilla Community Center can open the bounce house for your group's use, we must have both of the following documents:
- Bounce House Use Agreement: The usage agreement form must be read, understood, and signed by one adult (over 18 years old) who will be on site during the event as the person responsible for the event/party. This form must be signed and on file at Montavilla Community Center before the beginning of your event. Please contact the staff at Montavilla Community Center if you do not have access to a printer. We will provide a usage agreement form.
- Participant Waiver: Staff on site will collect waivers as guests arrive for your event. Those with completed waivers will have access to the bounce house, while those without can still come in to run and play in the gymnasium with their friends, but will not be allowed to jump in the bounce house. It is the renter's responsibility to print and distribute the waiver. Please contact the staff at Montavilla Community Center if you do not have access to a printer. We will provide waiver forms.
Employment
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Built in the 1920s, the original building consisted of the gymnasium and the outdoor pool. When the pool was open during the summer, the gym was divided down the middle with floor-to-ceiling wood walls and used as locker rooms. Over the years, several improvements and expansions were made to the original building. A 1950 tax levy provided money to build a combination room that was used as a dressing room in the summer and for social activities during the winter. A 1992 renovation added permanent preschool and gymnastics rooms. In 1998, another classroom was added, the multi-purpose room was upgraded, the parking lot was doubled, and new equipment was added to the outdoor playground. On June 16, 2006, the gymnasium was dedicated to Larry Krohn, a long-time PP&R employee and resident of the Montavilla neighborhood.