View PP&R swimming information, including activity descriptions, pool rules and policies, admission fees, and more.
During drop-in swimming times, everyone must pay admission, even if they are not getting in the water. Pool capacities are limited.
- Non-swimmers and children under 48 inches tall must always have a caregiver aged 16 or older in the water within arm’s reach.
- Children under 10 years old must always have a caregiver on-site.
- Life jackets are available to use while swimming.
Play Swim Schedule
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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1:00-3:45pm Open Swim | 1:00-3:45pm Open Swim (FREE) | 1:00-3:45pm Open Swim | 1:00-3:45pm Open Swim | 1:00-3:45pm Open Swim | 1:00-5:00pm Open Swim | 1:00-5:00pm Open Swim |
6:45-8:00pm Family Swim | 6:45-8:00pm Open Swim | 6:45-8:00pm Family Swim | 6:45-8:00pm Open Swim | 6:45-8:00pm Family Swim | - | - |
Aquaerobics and Lap Swim Schedule
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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9:05-10:00am Aquaerobics | 9:05-10:00am Aquaerobics | 9:05-10:00am Aquaerobics | 9:05-10:00am Aquaerobics | 9:05-10:00am Aquaerobics | - | - |
10:15am-12:45pm Lap Swim | 10:15am-12:45pm Lap Swim | 10:15am-12:45pm Lap Swim | 10:15am-12:45pm Lap Swim | 10:15am-12:45pm Lap Swim | 11:00am-12:45pm Lap Swim | 11:00am-12:45pm Lap Swim |
4:00-5:20pm Lap Swim | 4:00-5:20pm Lap Swim | 4:00-5:20pm Lap Swim | 4:00-5:20pm Lap Swim | 4:00-5:20pm Lap Swim | - | - |
Summer Swim Lessons
Summer swim lessons take place from June 30 through August 22. 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 Peninsula Outdoor Pool
Registration Dates
- Thursday, May 15, beginning at 9:30am
- Session 1: June 30 – July 11 (no class 7/4)
- Session 2: July 14 – July 25
- Thursday, June 12, beginning at 9:30am
- Session 3: July 28 – August 8
- Session 4: August 11 – August 22
Peninsula Pool was built to fill the need created by the Willamette River bath house closures, which were required due to increasing river pollution. As popular as the pool is with people, it also has a history of being enjoyed by Humboldt penguins.
In 1957, when the penguins were scheduled to make their debut at the Washington Park Zoo, the zoo's penguin facilities were not yet finished when the birds arrived from Antarctica. Peninsula Pool was used as a holding area until their own space was ready. In 1998, two ceramic tile murals created by artist George Johanson were installed on the south wall overlooking the pool deck. These colorful murals depict people enjoying the water at the beach and at a pool.
In 2018-19, thanks to funding from the Parks Replacement Bond and System Development Charges, Peninsula Pool underwent a major renovation. Improvements included an expanded shallow area for beginning swimmers that increased the pool’s capacity, pool and deck lighting, new deck-level gutters, drainage and circulation systems, a high-efficiency filtration system, new pumps, a new building on the deck to house the pool mechanical systems, and a new ADA lift and other ADA improvements.
Accessibility Notes
All-User Changing Rooms
Peninsula Outdoor Pool facilities feature two all-user changing rooms.
Pool Lift
Lifts with straps available for access to full pool.