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Community and arts center
Peninsula Park Community Center is open Monday through Saturday. Contact information and hours are listed on the menu to the right on a computer or at the bottom of the page if using a mobile device.
In this park facility
Peninsula Park Community Center is a neighborhood community center that includes a gym and dance studio. Please call our front desk at 503-823-3620 if you have any questions.
When there is extreme weather, we will post schedule changes here, and you can find more up-to-date Weather Information and Closures.
Activities
Use the Recreation Activity Guide to view PP&R activities and find links to register online.
Drop-in activity schedule
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.
- Indoor Park - for children ages 6 months to 3 years with an adult
- Sports - basketball, soccer, and open gym
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.
Spring activities are in session.
Summer Registration begins at 9:30am: Activities take place from June 22 through August 31.
- Thursday, May 14, register for activities that begin June 22.
- Thursday, June 11, register for activities that begin July 27.
- Thursday, July 23, register for activities that begin August 31.
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.
View all registered classes at Peninsula Park Community Center
Create your PP&R account
Access discount program - reduced pricing
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.
SOAR after-school program
Student Oriented Afterschool Recreation (SOAR)
A school year program serving grades K-5 from Chief Joseph and Boise Eliot Elementary Schools. We provide transportation from school to our center. For more information, please call 503-823-3620.
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!
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Year acquired
1913
History
Built in 1913, the original floor plan was perfectly symmetrical, consisting of one pool, two locker rooms, and two gyms - one for men, the other for women. Such separate-but-equal social attitudes were also reflected in the entryway murals: young men featured in the area leading to the men's side, and young women on the women's side. The Portland Lavender Club, a dance and social group for women over age 50, originated here and it was home to a women's volleyball club for many years.