COVID-19 related information
Portland Parks & Recreation’s primary goal is to keep our community healthy and protect the public from the spread of COVID-19. We continue to follow guidance from public health authorities and elected officials. PP&R programming has been designed to meet public health guidance and to be flexible as conditions change.
View COVID-19 safety guidelines, closures, and postponements
Building Closures and Special Hours
- December 24 – CLOSED
- December 25 – CLOSED
- December 31 – OPEN 5:30am-3:00pm
- January 1, 2022 – OPEN 10:00am-6:00pm
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.
Discount Options
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) believes recreation is for everyone and recognizes that cost can be a barrier to participation. With resources from the Parks Local Option Levy (Parks Levy), we can offer new payment options for City of Portland residents that allow you to choose payment levels based on your needs.
Learn about Pay What You Can and Access Discounts
Admission Fees and Pass Options
| - | Adult (age 18-59) | Senior (age 60 and older) | Teen (age 13-17) | Youth (age 3-12) | Senior Couple | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drop-in | $6.25 | $5 | $5 | $4.50 | - | - |
| 20-Visit Pass | $106 | $85 | $85 | $77 | $85 | - |
| Month Pass* | $41 | $33 | $33 | $29 | $49 | $66 |
- Children age 0-2 are FREE
- 20-Visit and Month Passes provide access to Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Mt. Scott, and Southwest Community Centers.
- 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.
- *Month Passes are available beginning October 4, 2021. You can choose to sign up for an Auto Renew Pass, which will allow you to simply pay your first monthly fee upon registering, and all future monthly payments are deducted directly from your debit or credit card (requires a valid card to remain on file). You may also choose to purchase a single month pass, which will expire 30 days from purchase (no debit or credit card necessary).
Ask your insurance provider if they offer any of the following programs which cover the cost of a pass: Silver & Fit, Active & Fit, Silver Sneakers, or Renew Active.
Sign Up for Activities
- Starting Monday, December 6 at 12:30pm for January 3–February 6 activities
- Starting Monday, January 10 at 12:30pm for February 7–March 27 activities
View and sign up for activities online
Southwest Indoor Pool
SWCC pool to remain closed for maintenance:
Due to a shipping delay, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) has not yet received all the parts required to repair the community center’s HVAC system. Because of this, we must extend the pool closure to complete the repairs.
The pool closure extension requires canceling all aquatic programs, including swimming lessons. Refunds will be processed for all registered swim lesson participants. This extended closure affects only the aquatic facilities. SWCC's fitness rooms will reopen on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Gender-specific locker rooms may need to be switched during maintenance times
Portland Parks Preschool | Sprout Academy
Learning through nature play encourages children to build a strong social foundation for their future. A sustainable philosophy of education focused in both ecological and social consciousness coupled with learning through play engages children in interactions with the natural world in an open-ended way allowing their curiosity to take root and imagination take flight. With the magic of Gabriel Park onsite, and the utility of a community garden plot, Sprout strives to open young minds to independent thinking and creativity, and allows students to travel to outdoor spaces daily.
Now enrolling for the 2021-2020 school year. Virtual and discount options are available. Learn more about Portland Parks Preschool at portland.gov/parks/preschool.
| Preschool (age 3-4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:15am-12:00pm | $335 a month |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 9:15am-12:00pm | $230 a month |
| Forest Pre-Kindergarten (age 4-5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 9:15am-12:00pm | $550 a month |
Fitness Center
Southwest Community Center’s fitness program offers a wide range of amenities and classes for all levels.
- Age 14 and older
- Access is included with daily admission.
- Open for drop-in during regular business hours.
- Teens age 14-17 must have a guardian release form on file and complete an orientation prior to access.
- Use of the fitness center is limited to 22 people at a time to allow for adequate distancing. This will change as public health guidelines allow.
Amenities
- Selectorized Strength Equipment
- Free weight and stretching area
- Stationary bikes
- Concept II rowing machine
- Elliptical cross-trainers
- True Fit Elliptical
- Treadmills
- Stair Climbers
- VMX Rope Trainer
- TVs and Cardio Theater
Group Fitness Classes
- Age 14 and older
- Access is included with daily admission.
- Attendance is limited to 25 people per class to allow for adequate distancing (classes will take place in the gym this fall). Drop-in is first come, first served.
Strengthen your community, body, and mind with a group fitness class! Classes are offered seven days a week for every age, shape, and fitness level.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | 7:30-8:15am Beginner Yoga Gail | - |
| 8:30-9:15am Strong Dance Linda | 8:30-9:15am S.P.F. Linda | 8:30-9:15am Strong Dance Linda | 8:30-9:15am S.P.F. Linda | - | 8:30-9:15am Zumba™ Jasmine | - |
| - | 9:30-10:15am Strength and Stretch Linda | 9:30-10:15am Yoga Amy | 9:30-10:15am Strength and Stretch Linda | 9:30-10:15am Yoga Amy *no class 11/26 | 9:30-10:15am Cardio Strength Gail | - |
| 10:30-11:15am Tai Chi Catherine | - | 10:30-11:15am Tai Chi Catherine | 10:30-11:15am | - | 10:30-11:15am Yoga Amy | - |
| - | - | - | 2:30-3:15pm Beginner Yoga Gail | - | - | - |
| - | 3:30-4:15pm Zumba Gold™ Kimo | - | 3:30-4:15pm Zumba Gold™ Kimo | - | - | 12:30-1:15pm Belly Dance Ahndine |
| - | - | - | 4:30-5:15pm Cardio Strength Gail | - | - | - |
| 5:30-6:15pm Zumba™ Tom | 5:30-6:15pm Kettlebell Gail | 5:30-6:15pm Zumba™ Jaimee | - | 5:30-6:15pm Zumba™ Kimo *no class 11/26 | - | - |
| - | 6:30-7:15pm Zumba™ Jasmine | - | - | 6:30-7:15pm Hip Hop Kimo *no class 11/26 | - | - |
Group Fitness Class Descriptions
Beginner Yoga: In this class, the basic, foundational yoga postures are practiced aligning, strengthening, and promoting flexibility in the body. You can expect an emphasis on simplicity, repetition, and ease of movement.
Belly Dance: Get a great workout, strengthen, and tone your entire body while learning this graceful form of ethnic dance!
Cardio, Strength, and Stretch: Combines all your favorite aspects of fitness and puts them into one solid workout! Combine 15 minutes of cardio, 15 minutes of strength, and 15 minutes of flexibility! Light to moderate class that works on slowly improving overall cardio, endurance, muscle tone, and flexibility.
Hip Hop: Beginner/intermediate level. No dance experience is required. Learn a new routine every month! The instructor will break down the moves and steps and add little by little each week. Dance to many different songs, practice, and repeat. Have a great time dancing and get a good cardio workout!
Qi Gong: Qi Gong can be described as a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, breathing technique, self-massage, sound, and focused intent.
S.P.F. (Senior Powered Fitness): Inclusive fitness for the mature adult. Easy to follow, and fun to do, this class incorporates heart-healthy cardio with full-body strength and flexibility work. Our chance to reinvent our bodies, and de-stress our minds, in a supportive and accepting atmosphere.
Strength and Stretch: Who says strength training needs to be tedious and tiresome? The best way to make the fastest gains in muscle strength and definition is all about variety! Shake loose from tired old routines and do new and interesting flow-motion moves, along with embracing tried and true, physiologically sound principles of weight training. Solid core work, and an extra-long flexibility section, guarantee you a rejuvenating fitness experience.
Strong Dance: Capture the music! Embody the fun! A new way to get your boogie on! Fusing Classic (and not so classic) dance moves with small weights to add an extra fitness dimension! Weave a new dance together in every class! Add a dash of full-body strength and core training, and to top it off, relaxing flexibility work. Come to play, leave sweaty and smiling!
Tai Chi: Yang style
This Yang style Form emphasizes slow, fluid, continuous motion while maintaining breath and posture control. Mindful movement to improve balance, posture, and coordination of whole-body motions. All levels are welcome.
Yoga: Enjoy a renewed sense of balance and calm in a mixed-level Yoga session. Improve your health, tone your muscles and internal organs, and strengthen your bones. You don’t have to twist yourself into a pretzel to do Yoga; Yoga is for everyone!
Zumba® Gold: Specifically designed to take the exciting Latin and International dance rhythms created in the original Zumba and bring them to active older adults, beginners, and other special populations that may need modifications for success.
Zumba®: A high-energy combination of Latin/Reggae and Salsa dance steps, sure to rock your socks off! No previous dance experience is necessary!
Personal Training
Available beginning in January 2022.
Personal training gives you the opportunity to find real, achievable goals and to meet those goals in a safe and timely manner.
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History
The construction of PP&R's newest community center was completed in 1999 with funding from the 1994 bond measure; it opened on June 19. The sculptures in the lobby were created by Fernanda D'Agostino and Valerie Otani. Gabriel Park Journal is in two parts: the copper and bronze panels above the fireplace provide a visual diary of the park through the seasons and through history. The glass panels on the front of the reception desk are three magnifications of stream water; each panel shows water from a healthy stream ecosystem and from a degraded one.
