Sellwood Outdoor Pool

Register for Swim Lessons

Portland Parks & Recreation offers swim lessons for all ages and all abilities. Swim lesson classes are 30 minutes long. Please note that swim lesson classes are limited and vary by pool. Not all levels are offered at all times. Private and semi-private lessons are not available.

Register for swim lessons.

Swim lessons are progressive, beginning at the preschool level (ages 3-5). The instructor will tell you which lesson to sign up for next. If the participant has not had swimming lessons for more than three months, they should repeat the last level they took as a refresher.

Learn more about swim lesson levels. 

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. Not all activities or amenities are available at all times.
• All children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult or responsible person over the age of 16 in the facility at all times.
• Infants, toddlers, weak swimmers and children under 48" in height must always be supervised in the water by a person aged 16 years or older who remains within arm's reach at all times.
• Non-swimmers and children under 48 inches tall must always have a caregiver aged 16 or older in the water within arm's reach.
• Life jackets are available to use while swimming.
• During play swims, all swimmers wishing to swim in the deep end or lap pool will be required to pass a swim test and wear a wristband indicating they are approved to be in the deep end. Lifejackets are not allowed in these areas. Non-swimmers and those without a wristband will be asked to move to shallow areas.
• All non-toilet trained swimmers are required to wear swim diapers in the pool. Approved swim diapers include reusable diapers designed specifically for the water and have tight binding around the waist and legs. Disposable swim diapers are allowed but must be worn under a reusable plastic cover which includes binding around waist and legs. Disposable swim diapers and reusable plastic cover will be available for purchase at all pools.

Admission and Passes

Portland Parks & Recreation offers drop-in aquatic programming, including play swims and water fitness activities such as lap swimming, hot tub, current channel walk, and fitness classes. Access is included with daily admission.

• Pool capacities are limited.
• Little ones aged 0-2 are FREE.

Access Discount Program - Reduced Pricing: Thanks to the Parks Local Option Levy, Portland residents can get a discount on community center and pool admission, classes, camps, swim lessons, and more. To get a discount, first register for an Access Discount, select a discount amount (25, 50, 75, or 90%), and then use it for select activities. No proof of income is required.

Summer Swim Pass

Purchase your Summer Swim Pass and enjoy the water all summer long! Summer Swim Passes are available for in-person purchase only. Visit any PP&R swimming pool to purchase your Summer Swim Pass!

Pass Options 

20-Visit Pass | Limited Outdoor pools (Creston, Grant, Montavilla, Peninsula, Pier, Sellwood)

• Youth (age 3-12): $68
• Teen (age 13-17): $68
• Adult (age 18-59): $85
• Senior (age 60+): $80.75

20-Visit Pass | All Outdoor pools (Creston, Grant, Ida B. Wells, Montavilla, Peninsula, Pier, Sellwood)

• Youth (age 3-12): $85
• Teen (age 13-17): $85
• Adult (age 18-59): $102
• Senior (age 60+): $98

Season Pass | Limited Outdoor pools (Creston, Grant, Montavilla, Peninsula, Pier, Sellwood)

• Youth (age 3-12): $64
• Teen (age 13-17): $64
• Adult (age 18-59): $80
• Senior (age 60+): $76
• Family: $130

Season Pass | All Outdoor pools (Creston, Grant, Ida B. Wells, Montavilla, Peninsula, Pier, Sellwood)

• Youth (age 3-12): $80
• Teen (age 13-17): $80
• Adult (age 18-59): $96
• Senior (age 60+): $92
• Family: $154

Play Swim Schedule 

View activity descriptions and information

• Family Swim: Children under 16 years of age must be supervised by a caregiver in the water.

Aquaerobics and Lap Swim Schedule

Learn how lap swim works

Swim Lessons

Lessons are limited and vary by pool. Not all levels are offered at all times.  Learn more about swim lesson levels.
Private and semi-private lessons are not available. Learn more about the PP&R swim lesson program.

View Swim Lessons offered at Sellwood Outdoor Pool

Registration Dates

Summer 2026: Activities, including camps, take place from June 22 through September 27. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

• May 14 for camps and activities that are held June 22 through July 26
• June 11 for camps and activities that are held July 27 through August 23

Pool Rentals

Pool rentals will be available starting on June 27!  Enjoy private use of the pool after hours for birthday parties, family reunions, etc.  Professional lifeguard staff is included with the rental.  All regular pool rules and policies apply during pool rentals.  Rentals will be available on Saturday and Sunday evenings.  

Rental options are:

• 5:30-6:30pm for $600 for up to 150 people 
• 5:30-7:00pm for $900 for up to 150 people

Apply to rent Sellwood Outdoor Pool

Submit completed applications to sellwoodpool@portlandoregon.gov.

For additional information please reach out via email at sellwoodpool@portlandoregon.gov.  A pool manager will contact you as soon as they are able.  Please allow up to 48 hours for a reply.  Reservations will be taken in the order that requests are submitted.