Southwest Community Center

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Inclement Weather Policy and Closures

Safety is our top priority. For the latest information about cooling centers, tips for staying safe and updates to city services, please visit this page:
Stay Safe during the Heat 

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.

Alternative Parking
Alternative community center parking is located at Gabriel park playground, SW 42^nd Ave off of SW Vermont Street, and the at Gabriel Park skatepark/tennis courts, on SW 45^th Avenue at SW Nevada Street.

WE'RE HIRING

Portland Parks & Recreation is looking for team-oriented, enthusiastic, and qualified staff! Join our team today. 

• Summer Day Camps, Camp Counselors Age 15+,
• Summer Free For All Age 17+ 
• Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation, Inclusion Assistants Age 18+
• Customer Service Representatives

Learn about all of our employment opportunities

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 Fees and Pass Options

Gain access to drop-in activities during their scheduled times. Amenities include the fitness center, group exercise classes, water fitness and lap swim, whirlpool spa, play swims, and open gym times. 

• 20-Visit and Month Passes can be used at 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.
• Children age 0-2 are FREE
• 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, One Pass, or Renew Active.

Drop-In Admission

• Youth (age 3-12): $4
• Teen (age 13-17): $5
• Adult (age 18-59): $6
• Senior (age 60+): $5

20-Visit Pass

• Youth (age 3-12): $77
• Teen (age 13-17): $85 
• Adult (age 18-59): $106
• Senior (age 60+): $85

Month Pass

• 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

Month Pass | 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). 

Sign Up for Activities

General Registration: Register online, over the phone through the Customer Service Center (503-823-2525), or by calling or visiting a recreation or arts center.  

Fall activities take place from October 2 through December 29

• Wednesday, September 6— Register beginning at 12:30pm for fall activities that start on or after September 6.
•  Thursday, October 12— Register beginning at 9:30am for fall activities that start on or after November 6. 

View and sign up for activities online

View PP&R's Fall 2023 Activity Guide

View and sign up for youth camps at Southwest Community Center

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 on 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 to 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 2023-2024 school year. Discount options are available. View schedules and learn more about Portland Parks Preschool at portland.gov/parks/preschool.

Drop-In Activities

Call (503) 823-2840 if you have any questions about drop-in activities. 
Drop-in group fitness classes, fitness center, and swimming are also available.

• Monday
  5:30–9:30am— All Ages Basketball 
  9:30–11:30am— Indoor Park
  12:00–2:00pm—Adult Basketball (age 18+)
  2:00–3:00pm—All Ages Basketball
  3:00–6:30pm—Open Youth Basketball (age 18 & under)
  7:00–9:00pm—Pickleball (age 14+)
   
• Tuesday 

  8:00-9:30am—All Ages Basketball
  10:00-11:30am— Drop-in Toddler Sports *Beginning 10/3 
  12:30-2:00pm— All Ages Basketball 
  7:30-9:00pm—Catchabll *Begins 10/3

• ​​​​​​​Wednesday
  5:30–9:00am—All Ages Basketball
  9:30–11:30am—Indoor Park
  12:00–2:00pm—Adult Basketball (age 18+) 
  2:00-3:00pm— All Ages Basketball
  3:00-6:30pm—Open Youth Basketball (age 18 & under)
  ​​​​​​​7:00–9:00pm—Pickleball (age 14+)

• Thursday 
  8:00-9:30am—All-Ages Basketball (age 18 & under)
  11:30-1:30pm—All-Ages Basketball
  4:15-5:30pm—Open Skate

• Friday
  5:30–7:30am—All-Ages Basketball
  8:00–10:00am—Pickleball (age 14+) *Split Gym
  11:00-12:00—All Ages Basketball
  12:00–2:00pm—Basketball (age 18+)
  2:30-6:00pm—Open Skate
  6:30-7:30—Roller Skating(Ages 14+)

• Saturday
  7:30–9:30am—Pickleball (age 14+)

  12:00-2:00pm—Adaptive/Wheelchair Basketball (Age 14+)
  2:00–5:00pm—All Ages Basketball

• Sunday
  8:00–9:00pm—All Ages Basketball
  9:30–11:30pm—Indoor Park
  12:00–2:00pm— All Basketball 
  2:00–4:00pm—Basketball Team Play (Age 30+)

Fitness

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.

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  

Strengthen your community, body, and mind with a group fitness class! For people age 14 and older at any fitness level. Access is included with daily admission. All schedules are subject to change.

• Monday
  6:30–7:25—Boot Camp, Jessica
  7:30–8:25am—Hatha Yoga, Serena 
  8:30–9:25am—Strong Dance, Linda
  9:30–10:25am—PiYo® LIVE, Tam 
  10:30–11:25am—Tai Chi, Catherine 
  11:30am–12:25pm—Tai Chi, Catherine
  12:30–1:25pm—Beginner Yoga, Kathy 
  1:30–2:25pm—Chair Yoga, Amy
  5:30–6:25pm—Dance Fitness, Tom 
  6:30–7:25pm—Tai Chi, Phillipa 
• Tuesday
  5:30–8:00am—Circuit City, John
  8:30–9:25am—Senior Powered Fitness (SPF), Linda
  9:30–10:25am—Strength and Stretch, Linda
  10:30–11:25am—REFIT®, Kathryn
  11:30am–12:25pm— Essentrics, Denise
  3:30–4:25pm—Zumba® Gold, Kimo
  4:30-5:25pm— Fusion Fitness, Patricia 
  5:30–6:25pm—Belly Dance, Ahndine  
  6:30–7:25pm—Zumba®, Jasmine 
• Wednesday
  6:30–7:25—Boot Camp, Jessica
  7:30–8:25am—Strength and Stretch, Linda 
  8:30–9:25am—Strong Dance, Linda
  9:30–10:25am—Yoga, Amy
  10:30–11:25am—Tai Chi, Catherine
  11:30am–12:25pm—Gentle Yoga, Nurit 
  12:30–1:25pm—Tai Chi, Catherine
  1:30–2:25pm—Chair Yoga, Amy 
  5:30–6:25pm—Zumba®, Jaimee
  6:30–7:25pm—Tai Chi, Phillipa
• Thursday
  5:30–8:00am—Circuit City, John
  8:30–9:25am—Senior Powered Fitness (SPF), Linda
  9:30–10:25am—Strength and Stretch, Linda
  10:30–11:25am—Qigong, Sarah Jane 
  11:30am–12:25pm—PiYo® Flow and Flexibility, Tam
  2:30–3:25pm—Beginner Yoga, Kathy
  3:30–4:25pm—Zumba® Gold, Kimo
  5:30–6:25pm—Fusion Fitness, Patricia
  6:30–7:25pm—Step into Kettlebell, Gail
• Friday
  7:30–8:25—Yoga, Patricia
  8:30–9:25am—Fun Dance, Jennifer
  9:30–10:25am—Yoga, Amy
  10:30–11:25am—Cardio Strength, Gail
  11:30am–12:25pm— Essentrics, Denise
  4:30–5:25pm—Zumba® Gold, Kimo
  5:30–6:25pm—Zumba®, Kimo
  6:30–7:25pm—Hip Hop, Kimo
• Saturday
  8:30–9:25am—Zumba®, Jasmine
  9:30–10:25—Boot Camp, Jessica 
  10:30–11:25am—Yoga, Amy
  12:30–1:25pm—Zumba® JJ
• Sunday
  9:00–9:25am—25 Minute Flex, Paula
  9:30–10:25am—Dance Dance Dance!, Paula
  10:30–11:25am—Yoga, Patricia
  11:30am–12:25pm—Cardio Strength, Gail
  12:30–1:25pm—Stretch and Relax, Gail
  2:30–4:00pm—Israeli Folk Dance, Rhona