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Mt. Scott Community Center Renovation Project
Mt. Scott Community Center is now closed and will remain closed for the duration of the Mt. Scott Community Center Seismic Retrofit and Expansion Project.
Please consider visiting one of our other Community Center locations or Swimming Pools and Lessons page for more information.
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is preparing to rehabilitate and expand Mt. Scott Community Center (MSCC). When the project is complete, the center will better serve Portlanders with an additional 2,776 square feet of recreation space, new and improved fitness areas, a large event hall for community use, and more. Please visit the Mt. Scott Community Center Seismic Retrofit and Expansion Project page for complete details.
What To Expect at MSCC During this Project
Construction is scheduled to begin in December 2023 and will require a complete facility move-out. The community center will be fully closed during the expected 18-month construction period.
- All Open Swims and Family Swims have been moved to East Portland Community Center and Indoor Pool.
- Many of MSCC's fitness classes and activities will be available at other PP&R community centers. Updated schedules are below.
Share your memories with us!
In anticipation of the new facility, we would love to collect memories to help preserve and celebrate the history of Mt. Scott Community Center and its role in our community. Please take a minute to submit your pictures, stories, and memories at Mt. Scott Community Center.
Submit your photos, and memories here.
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
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 getting an Access Pass.
- Summer programs are in progress and open for enrollment through September 29.
- Fall programs open for registration on the following dates:
- Tuesday, September 10 beginning at 9:30am. Register for classes and programs that take place September 30 - November 3.
- Thursday, October 10 beginning at 9:30am. Register for classes and programs that take place November 4 - January 5 including winter break camps.
Early Registration Pilot Program: This pilot has ended. PP&R continues to work with community groups and the public to help new users by giving them information, setting up accounts, and offering assistance when they need it. 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
Portland Parks Preschool
Now enrolling for the 2023-2024 school year. Mt. Scott Community Center Preschool has been relocated to the former Laurelhurst Dance Studio. Discount options are available. View details and learn more about Portland Parks Preschool at portland.gov/parks/preschool.
Fitness and Personal Training – Find MSCC Fitness instructors at other PP&R Community Centers.
Group Fitness Classes
MSCC was able to transition our fitness instructors and personal trainers to other PP&R Community Centers. Please call or use the links below to view updated fitness schedules for other PP&R locations.
Personal Training
MSCC was able to transition our personal trainers to other PP&R Community Centers. Please call or visit your local community center to learn more about personal training availability.
Personal training gives you the opportunity to find real, achievable goals and to meet those goals in a safe and timely manner. Sign up for a free Access Discount to receive reduced pricing up to 90% off based on your financial needs.
Individual Personal Training
Make an appointment with a professional personal trainer who will oversee your progress and help to hold you accountable. Our excellent personal training staff will motivate you to make a fresh start or reach a new level in your fitness.
- One 1-hour session: $45
- Three 1-hour sessions: $120
- Six 1-hour sessions: $215
Group Personal Training
Set up a personal training session with a friend! Personal training with friends is a great way to stay motivated, work out with your friends, and save money.
- two people: $30 per person, per 1-hour session.
- two people: $78 per person, 3: 1-hour sessions.
- two people: $153 per person, 6: 1-hour sessions.
Personal Trainers
- Nic Seybold (he/him): "I truly enjoy making everyone feel comfortable in a fitness setting. I have experience working with all ages and all fitness levels. My aim is to provide a solid base for the newcomers, help push the experienced past their plateau, or provide new routines to keep the lifelongers on track. I strive to provide a positive experience that will generate results for all of my clients."
- Group fitness classes taught: Circuit at East Portland Community Center.
- Thais Denmark (she/her):"I believe functional fitness is the cornerstone of all fitness. It helps people get healthy and live longer. I enjoy working with all populations, but my passion is working with adults and seniors. I like to help people reach their health and wellness goals by teaching them how to safely work out, avoid injuries, and gain an understanding of what workouts will suit them best."
- Group fitness classes taught: Pilates Method, Stretching and Flexibility at East Portland Community Center.
- Angela Nichols (she/her): "Exercise is about celebrating what your body can do today and planning for all the possibilities of what its capable of doing in the future. I feel so lucky to see all the progress my students and clients make through their perseverance and commitment to their goals. Altough I endeavor to bring my clients to a place where they feel capable and powerful. I still think that there is always a place for some fun and a little silliness in your workouts."
- Group fitness classes taught: HIIT, Kettlebell, Low Impact Strength/Cardio at various community centers.
- Kim Yaudas (she/her): Kim’s philosophy towards wellness is based on function and fun. Working out should be both invigorating, challenging, and enjoyable. Building and maintaining a human body is hard work, and our needs change over time. Kim wants to help people find their best gym experience, where the joy from full physical involvement can benefit many aspects of life.
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.
