In this Park Facility
Mt. Scott Community Center is now open! Join us for a workout in the fitness center, group fitness classes, open gym, open skate, TeenForce, and swimming.
When there is extreme weather affecting this community center, we will post schedule changes on this page. For more information about closures, visit our Inclement Weather Information and Closures page.
Activities
Use the Recreation Activity Guide to view PP&R activities and find links to register online.
Drop-in Activity Schedules
We offer a variety of drop-in activities that you do not need to sign up for ahead of time. Access is included with the price of daily admission.
Click on the links to view drop-in schedules:
- Group Fitness Classes - for ages 14 and older
- Sports - basketball, pickleball, volleyball, and skate
- Indoor Park - for ages 2-5 with an adult
- Swimming
- 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 an Access 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.
View all registered classes at Mt. Scott Community Center
Daily Admission
Join in drop-in activities during their scheduled times. Amenities include a fitness center, group fitness classes, and open gym times. Daily admission is good for an entire day. If you have anAccess Discount, your admission price is reduced.
- Teens (age 10-20) are encouraged to sign up for a TeenForce pass, which provides access to free TeenForce activities.
- Children aged 2 and younger 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
| Age | Price |
|---|---|
| Youth (ages 3–12) | $4 |
| Teen (ages 13–17) | $5 |
| Adult (ages 18–59) | $6 |
| Senior (ages 60 and older) | $5 |
Multiple Visit Passes
PP&R offers multiple visit passes for people who plan to visit regularly. 20-visit, monthly, and household passes are available. Multiple-visit passes can be used at Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Mt. Scott, and Southwest Community Center. Click the link to view prices and to purchase a pass online.
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.
Fitness
- Open for drop-in during regular business hours. Access is included with daily admission.
- Teens aged 14-17 must have a signed Fitness Center Agreement and Liability Release Form on file.
Amenities
- Selectorized Strength Equipment
- Spin Bikes
- Treadmills
- Row Machine
- Stair Stepper
- Recumbent Bikes
- Ellipticals
- Assault Bikes
- Versa Climber
Group Fitness Classes
Improve your strength, mobility, and community through a variety of offerings. Classes are offered for people of all fitness levels. Styles include strength and cardio, mind/body, and dance fitness. Access is included with daily admission.
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.
Sign up for an Access Discount
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 Use of Space
We invite the community to reserve space at the community center. Use includes rentals and partnerships. Contact us to learn more!
Employment
Portland Parks & Recreation is looking for team-oriented, enthusiastic, and qualified staff. Join our team and work with us!
Mt. Scott Community Center Renovation Project
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) rehabilitated and expanded Mt. Scott Community Center (MSCC). The updated and remodeled Mt. Scott Community Center expands the original 31,000-square-foot building into a two-story, 70,000-square-foot modern recreation facility. Improvements include new fitness rooms, rental and event spaces, classrooms, and offices, as well as upgrades to the existing building's roof, HVAC, and fire-sprinkler systems, seismic stability, and windows.
The center also features 22 new public artworks, including a large mixed-media textile piece titled Understory in the lobby's main stairwell by Portland-based artist Isabella Saavedra, the reinstallation of the beloved 25-year-old sculptural relief artwork by Gail Simpson and Aristotle Georgiades, and 2-D works on the 1st and 2nd floor corridors by 16 local artists.
The addition of these artworks was made possible by the City's Percent for Art Program, which specifies that up to 2% of qualifying infrastructure project budgets be dedicated to public art, all done in partnership between the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC), Portland Parks & Recreation, and the Office of Arts & Culture.
The center closed to the public on November 22, 2023, for construction, opened for drop-in activities on September 2, 2025, and will be fully operational in January 2026.
The center was first constructed in 1927 as a wood-frame bathhouse for the pre-existing outdoor pool. In 1949, a concrete building was constructed, and the dressing rooms in the original building were renovated. The gymnasium and roller-skating rink in the basement were constructed in 1953-1954. The auditorium was constructed sometime between 1949 and 1953. As a result of the 1994 bond measure, an indoor aquatic center was added to the facility in 2000. The outdoor pool was filled in and turned into a parking lot.
