Inclement Weather Policy and Closures
PP&R classes, activities, rentals, and sports events may be canceled due to inclement weather, such as ice, snow, or extreme heat. Call 503-823-2533 or visit portland.gov/parks/closures for the most current information. Some recreation programs may run as conditions and staff availability allow. Safety is a major factor in determining operations at each PP&R facility. PP&R facilities, our social media outlets, and our website will all feature operating information including opening and closing times.
Accessibility Notes
We have chair lifts with straps available at the following pools:
- East Portland Community Center Pool - lifts available on Lap pool, Leisure pool and spa
- Grant Outdoor Pool* - lifts available for access to full pool
- Matt Dishman Community Center Pool - lifts available on Lap pool and spa
- Mt Scott Community Center Pool - lifts available on Lap pool and spa
- Peninsula Outdoor Pool * - lifts available for access to full pool
- Southwest Community Center Pool - lifts available on Lap pool and spa
The following pools have a zero depth entry into the leisure pool, and a pool-accessible wheelchair is available for pool visitors to use:
- East Portland Community Center Pool - pool-accessible wheelchair available on Leisure pool
- Ida B. Wells Outdoor Pool (formerly Wilson Outdoor Pool)* - pool-accessible wheelchair available on Leisure pool
- Mt. Scott Community Center Pool - pool-accessible wheelchair available on Leisure pool
- Sellwood Outdoor Pool*
- Southwest Community Center Pool - pool-accessible wheelchair available on Leisure pool
*Outdoor pools are open seasonally June–August.
Access Pass - Reduced Pricing
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) believes recreation is for everyone. We know that the price of programs and activities prevents some community members from being able to participate. Thanks to the Parks Local Option Levy (Parks Levy) we can offer new payment options for people who live within the City of Portland. City of Portland residents can register for a free Access Pass to receive an ongoing discount of 25, 50, 75, or 90% based on financial need. The pass is valid for 12 months from the date of enrollment. No proof of income is required.
Learn more about the Access Pass
Admission and Passes
The fees listed reflect pricing for City of Portland residents. Non-residents are charged more to account for City of Portland taxes that support Portland Parks & Recreation.
- Pool capacities may be limited due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage.
- Little ones aged 0-2 are FREE.
Drop-In Admission
- Youth (age 3-12): $4
- Teen (age 13-17): $5
- Adult (age 18-59): $6
- Senior (age 60+): $5
- Youth (age 3-12): $77
- Teen (age 13-17): $85
- Adult (age 18-59): $106
- Senior (age 60+): $85
- Senior Couple (both age 60+): $85
- Youth (age 3-12): $29
- Teen (age 13-17): $33
- Adult (age 18-59): $41
- Senior (age 60+): $33
- Senior Couple (both age 60+): $49
- Family: $66
How Lap Swim Works
- Lap swim is intended for those who can swim a full length of the pool without stopping. Individuals who cannot meet this expectation are encouraged to attend a play swim at one of our four indoor pools.
- Lanes are first come, first served. Please select a lane according to your swimming speed and the speed of others at that time; slow, medium, or fast. Lane designation signs will be posted at each site.
- Lane availability may be reduced for other programming (water fitness, swimming lessons, or training classes). Please contact your local pool for more information regarding lane availability.
- All lanes circle counterclockwise.
- The center line is always on your left.,
- Be aware of your speed! If you are being passed regularly, move to a slower lane. If you are passing others regularly, move to a faster lane.
- Be aware of other swimmers. If you think you’re going to be passed, STOP at the end of the pool and let the faster swimmer go ahead.
- Avoid swimming side by side.
- If you are sharing a lane with another patron, please communicate if you will be splitting the lane or circle swimming. When three or more swimmers are in a lane, all swimmers must circle swim. Circle swimming is when swimmers stay to the right side of the lane, just like driving a car. Follow the lane markers on the bottom of the pool and always keep your position to the right.
- Communicate with each other. If the speed of swimmers in your lane changes, someone may need to move.
- Kickboards, pull buoys, and flippers are available at indoor pools. Please, be aware of your speed. If needed, STOP at the end and let other swimmers pass.
- For water walking and individual fitness, please be mindful of fellow swimmers in your lane and share the space equally.
- All lap pools are 25 yards in length.
- Please ask the lifeguard on duty if you have any questions.
How Water Fitness Works
- Classes are first-come, first-serve, and capacities may be limited at select facilities.
- Fitness equipment is provided, patrons are welcome to bring their own. Specially designed water shoes are welcome if they are only worn in the pool area and not while navigating to and from the facility.
- Classes are led by certified fitness instructors. For your health and safety, we encourage all participants to follow the cues and safety considerations provided by instructors.
- Please keep side conversations to a minimum so others can effectively hear cues provided by the instructor. We encourage socializing before and after class.
- Those wishing to use the pool for personal water fitness are welcome to do so provided their actions do not impact the flow of the group fitness class.
Water Fitness Class Descriptions
Aquaerobics
This shallow water class focuses on cardiovascular fitness with special attention to strength and flexibility. All fitness and swimming levels welcome!
Aqua Power
Experience the difference in deep water. This class uses buoyant and resistance equipment to provide an excellent cardiovascular workout with zero impact. Aqua Power is for all levels. Participants should be comfortable in deep water.
S.M.I.L.E. (Slow Movement Intensity Lowered Exercise)
This shallow water class focuses on improving circulation, strength, range of motion and flexibility through low impact exercise. All participants welcome!
Aqua Yoga
By bringing Yoga to the water, there is no gravity and the water will take the pressure off your joints. It will help develop strength, static balance and will increase overall range of motion. This low-impact class will help develop strength and balance while relaxing in the water. Aqua Yoga is for all skill levels and abilities.
Pregnancy Fitness
Energize your pregnancy! This shallow water class focuses on pregnancy fitness with special attention to improved circulation and flexibility.
Current Channel Walk/Fitness Swim
Walk or run against the Current Channel for an excellent cardiovascular workout. Improve circulation and strength with this low-impact activity. No instructor present.
East Portland Indoor Pool
740 SE 106th Avenue | 503-823-3450
Lap Swim
Lanes vary. We will make every attempt to have at least 1 lap lane available for lap swim. Up to 4 lanes will be available at designated times. Call 503-823-3450 for a complete schedule of lap lanes available during operating hours.
Special Programming- Aquatics will be training our future lifeguards during the week of spring break. There will be no Current walk from 5:45-6:45pm Monday, March 27 —Wednesday, March 29. Lap Lanes may vary. Please call for lane availability details.
- Monday | 5:30am–8:25am; 9:30am–5:45pm
- Tuesday | 5:30am–8:25am; 9:30am–7:00pm
- Wednesday | 5:30am–8:25am; 9:30am–5:45pm
- Thursday | 5:30am–8:25am; 9:30am–7:00pm
- Friday | 5:30am–7:00pm
- Saturday | 7:00–8:55am; 11:00am–1:30pm
- Sunday | 8:00am–1:30
Water Fitness
All EPCC water fitness classes are limited to 40 participants
Monday
8:30–9:25am—Aquaerobics
9:00–11:30am—Current Channel Walk/Fitness Swim*, and Adaptive Swim
9:30–10:25am—S.M.I.L.E.**
10:40–11:25am—Aqua Yoga**
5:55–6:50pm—AquaerobicsTuesday
8:30–9:25am—AquaPower
9:00am–1:00pm—Current Channel Walk/Fitness Swim*
9:30–10:25am—S.M.I.L.E.**
5:55–6:50pm—AquaerobicsWednesday
8:30–9:25am—Aquaerobics
9:00–11:30am—Current Channel Walk/Fitness Swim*
9:30–10:25am—S.M.I.L.E.**
10:40–11:25am—Aqua Yoga**
5:55–6:50pm—AquaerobicsThursday
8:30–9:25am—AquaPower
9:00–1:00pm—Current Channel Walk/Fitness Swim*, and Adaptive Swim
9:30–10:25am—S.M.I.L.E.**
5:55–6:50pm—Aqua ZumbaFriday
8:30–9:25am—Aquaerobics
9:00–11:30am—Current Channel Walk/Fitness Swim*, and Adaptive Swim
9:30–10:25am—S.M.I.L.E.**Saturday
9:00–9:55am—AquaPower
10:00–10:55am—Aquaerobics
*For people age 16+
**Class held in the leisure pool
Matt Dishman Indoor Pool
77 NE Knott Street | 503-823-3673
Lap Swim
Lanes vary. We will make every attempt to have at least 2 lap lanes available for lap swim. Up to 5 lanes will be available at designated times. Call 503-823-3673 for a complete schedule of lanes available during operating hours.
- Monday | 5:30–9:00am; 10:15am–4:00pm; 6:05–7:30pm
- Tuesday | 5:30am–4:00pm; 6:05–7:30pm
- Wednesday | 5:30–9:00am; 10:15am–4:00pm; 6:05–7:30pm
- Thursday | 5:30am–4:00pm; 6:05–7:30pm
- Friday | 5:30–9:00am; 10:15am–4:00pm; 6:05–7:30pm
- Saturday | 11:20am–4:30pm
- Sunday | 8:00am–4:30pm
Water Fitness
Monday
6:00–6:55am—AquaPower
9:10–10:05am—AquaPower/Aquaerobics
10:15–11:10am—S.M.I.L.E.
6:05–7:00pm—AquaPower/AquaerobicsTuesday
6:00–6:55am—AquaPower
7:00–7:55am—Aquaerobics
6:05–7:00pm—Pregnancy FitnessWednesday
6:00–6:55am—AquaPower
9:10–10:05am—AquaPower/Aquaerobics
10:15–11:10am—S.M.I.L.E.
6:05–7:00pm—AquaPower/AquaerobicsThursday
6:00–6:55am—AquaPower
7:00–7:55am—Aquaerobics
6:05–7:00pm—Pregnancy FitnessFriday
6:00–6:55am—AquaPower
9:10–10:05am—AquaPower/Aquaerobics
10:15–11:10am—S.M.I.L.E.Saturday
9:10–10:05am—AquaPower
10:10–11:05am—Aquaerobics
Mt. Scott Indoor Pool
5530 SE 72nd Avenue | 503-823-3183
Lap Swim
Lanes vary. We will make every attempt to have 2 lap lanes available for lap swim. Up to 6 lanes will be available at designated times. Call 503-823-3183 for a complete schedule of lap lanes available during operating hours.
- Monday | 5:30am–7:30pm
- Tuesday | 5:30am–7:30pm
- Wednesday | 5:30am–7:30pm
- Thursday | 5:30am–7:30pm
- Friday | 5:30am–7:30pm
- Saturday | 7:00am–12:00pm; 1:00-1:30pm
Water Fitness
All MSCC water fitness classes are limited to 40 participants
- Monday
6:00–6:55am—AquaPower
7:00–7:55am—Aquaerobics
9:05–10:00am—Aquaerobics
10:15–11:10am—S.M.I.L.E.
6:05–7:00pm—Aqua Zumba - Tuesday
6:00–6:55am—AquaPower
8:00–11:30am—Current Channel Walk
8:05–9:00am—Aqua Yoga
9:05–10:00am—AquaPower
10:15–11:10am—S.M.I.L.E.
6:05–7:00pm—Aquaerobics - Wednesday
6:00–6:55am—AquaPower
7:00–7:55am—Aquaerobics
9:05–10:00am—Aquaerobics
10:15–11:10am—S.M.I.L.E.
6:05–7:00pm—Aquaerobics - Thursday
6:00–6:55am—AquaPower
8:00–11:30am—Current Channel Walk
8:05–9:00am—Aqua Yoga
9:05–10:00am—AquaPower
10:15–11:10am—S.M.I.L.E.
6:05–7:00pm—Aquaerobics - Friday
6:00–6:55am—AquaPower
7:00–7:55am—Aquaerobics
8:00–9:30am—Current Channel Walk
9:05–10:00am—Aquaerobics
10:15–11:10am—S.M.I.L.E.
6:05–7:00pm—Aqua Zumba - Saturday
9:00–9:55am—AquaPower
10:00–10:55am—Aquaerobics
Southwest Indoor Pool
6820 SW 45th Avenue | 503-823-2840
Lap Swim
Lanes vary. We will make every attempt to have 2 lap lanes available for lap swim. Up to 6 lanes will be available at designated times. Call 503-823-2840 for a complete schedule of lap lanes available during operating hours.
- Monday | 5:30–8:55am, 11:00am–7:30pm
- Tuesday | 5:30am–7:30pm
- Wednesday | 5:30–8:55am, 11:00am–7:30pm
- Thursday | 5:30am–7:30pm
- Friday | 5:30–8:55am, 11:00am–7:30pm
- Saturday | 7:00am– 3:30pm**
- Sunday | 8:00am–3:30pm
** Lap swim will end at 2:00pm on Staff Inservice dates: 3/11, 4/22, 5/13.
Water Fitness
All SWCC water fitness classes are limited to 40 participants
- Monday
9:00–9:55am—Aquaerobics/AquaPower
10:00–10:55am—Aquaerobics/AquaPower
11:15am–12:10pm—S.M.I.L.E.*
6:05–7:00pm—Aquaerobics - Tuesday
9:00–9:55am—Aqua Power
10:00–10:55am—Aquaerobics
11:15am–12:10pm—S.M.I.L.E.*
6:05–7:00pm—AquaPower - Wednesday
9:00–9:55am—Aquaerobics/AquaPower
10:00–10:55am—Aquaerobics/AquaPower
11:15am–12:10pm—S.M.I.L.E.*
6:05–7:00pm—Aquaerobics - Thursday
9:00–9:55am—AquaPower
10:00–10:55am—Aquaerobics
11:15am–12:10pm—S.M.I.L.E.*
6:05–7:00pm—AquaPower - Friday
9:00–9:55am—Aquaerobics/AquaPower
10:00–10:55am—Aquaerobics/AquaPower
11:15am–12:10pm—S.M.I.L.E.* - Saturday
9:00–9:55am—AquaPower
10:00–10:55am—Aquaerobics
*Class held in the leisure pool