Portland Parks & Recreation Outdoor Pools Open For Summer on June 18, 2026

(Portland, Oregon) –

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)'s seven popular outdoor pools will be open from Thursday, June 18 through Sunday, August 23, 2026. Peninsula Outdoor Pool will remain open for all activities through Monday, September 7, 2026.

For full schedules and information for all PP&R pools, please visit portland.gov/parks/recreation/pools. PP&R remains committed to maximizing summer access to pools. To support community needs, Peninsula Outdoor Pool will remain open through Labor Day, extending swim opportunities for individuals and families into late summer.

View full size image of A group of kids play basketball in a PP&R pool on a sunny recent summer day.

PP&R's four indoor year-round pools are also open, including the recently renovated Mt. Scott Community Center and Pool. The bureau is also developing a new, full-service North Portland Aquatic Center.

For information on swim schedules, hours, and locations, visitportland.gov/parks/recreation/swim-schedule.

Free Open Play Swim sessions at PP&R pools, part of Summer Free For All

Portland Parks & Recreation's outdoor pools will offer one free open play swim session each week this summer, in addition to regularly scheduled swim lessons, open play swims, and water fitness classes.

These free sessions are part of PP&R's Summer Free For All programming:

• Creston Pool – Mondays 6:30 pm to 8 pm
• Peninsula Pool – Tuesdays 1 pm to 3:45 pm
• Montavilla Pool – Tuesdays 6 pm to 8pm
• Grant Pool – Wednesdays 1 pm to 3pm
• Sellwood Pool – Wednesdays 6:30 pm to 8pm
• Pier Pool – Thursdays 1:30 pm to 3:30pm

Visit portland.gov/parks/recreation/pools#toc-policies-and-pool-rules for all PP&R pool rules and policies.

View full size image of A PP&R lifeguard in a red t-shirt and red visor with sunglasses keeps watch over swimmers at a PP&R pool, on a recent sunny summer day.

Register For Free Swim Lessons | Portland.gov

Portland Parks & Recreation invites you to participate in Free Swim Week! Participate in a full week of complimentary swim lessons beginning June 22. This opportunity is designed to help participants of all ages build water confidence, and experience the benefits of swimming!

Free Swim week provides free swim lessons to Portlanders of all ages and ability levels. Lessons are one week long and take place Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26.

Register for Free Swim Week in person Friday, June 12 from 4 to 7pm at any Portland Parks & Recreation Pool. Online registration available at 7:30pm. 

Following updated guidance from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), swim rules at PP&R pools will remain the same as in summer 2025 when outdoor pools open for the season.

More swim lessons now, more coming

Portland Parks & Recreation are thrilled to offer more swim lessons this year. However, demand still outpaces available space, even with over 12,859 lesson spots this summer (nearly 6,000 more swim lessons offered than in 2022). Families should join waitlists if swim lessons are full. As more staff are hired and trained, the bureau will add more spots for people on the waitlists throughout the summer. Summer registration took place on May 16, with a second session opening for sign-up on June 13. Pool schedules for summer are posted online on the PP&R Aquatics website.

Other links: 

• Accessibility Notes 
• Potential Pool Closures
• Admission and Passes
• Play Swims
• Lap Swim
• Water Fitness
• Swim Lessons
• Group Swimming Information
• Summer Swim Programs 
• Blue Makos
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Employment Opportunities

Access Discount Program

The Parks Levy has allowed PP&R to reduce cost as a barrier for all recreation programming, including swimming. City of Portland residents can register for the Access Discount Program to receive an ongoing discount of up to 90%. The pass is valid for 12 months from the date of enrollment. No proof of income is required.

You can use the Access Discount Program to reduce the price of the following:

• Admission to recreation centers and pools
• Classes, camps, swim lessons, and other registered activities
• Preschool and after-school programs
• Personal training

The income guideline below can help determine if the Access Discount Program is right for you. Access Discount information here: portland.gov/parks/discount.

Stay cool with park splash pads and fountains

PP&R operates FREE public splash pads and fountains so you and your family can stay cool outdoors across the city. Portland Parks & Recreation has splash pads on from late June through Labor Day, at no cost, to help Portlanders stay cool as our summers get hotter. You can find a list of PP&R water features to play in, plus hours, locations, and dates of activation at Portland.Gov/Splash.

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