Southwest Community Center

Inclement Weather Policy and Closures

Safety is our top priority. Check here for the latest information about program schedules and closures.

Inclement weather and closure information 

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 42nd Ave off of SW Vermont Street, and the at Gabriel Park skatepark/tennis courts, on SW 45th Avenue at SW Nevada Street.

WE'RE HIRING

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

• Adaptive Recreation, Inclusion Assistants Age 18+
• Customer Service Representatives

Learn about all of our employment opportunities

Access Discount Program - Reduced Pricing

Thanks to the Parks Local Option Levy, Portland residents can get a discount on program and activity fees. Use the discount for community center and pool admission, preschool and after-school programs, classes, camps, swim lessons, and more.

To get a discount, first register for the Access Discount Program, select a discount amount, and then use it for select activities. No proof of income is required. Discount is valid for 12 months from registration date. Go to any community or arts center for more information about how to register.

Choose a discount: 25, 50, 75, or 90%

Learn more about the Access Discount Program 

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
• Household: $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. If cost is a barrier to participating, consider signing up for an Access Discount (more information above).

• Fall programs are in progress and open for enrollment through January 5.
• Winter programs open for registration on the following dates:
  • Thursday, December 12 beginning at 9:30am. Register for classes and programs that take place January 6 - February 9 including combined winter term classes that continue through March 16.
  • Thursday, January 16 beginning at 9:30am. Register for classes and programs that take place February 10 - March 16, including spring break camps which take place March 24-30.

Project Connect: Visit the Project Connect webpage to learn more about how PP&R provides different ways to bring the community and services together. 

View and sign up for activities online

Winter 2025 Program Guide

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 2024-2025 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. (gym is not available between drop-in activities.)

Gym

• Monday
  5:30–9:00am— Open Play Basketball 
  9:30–11:30am— Indoor Park
  12:00–2:00pm—Adult Basketball (age 18+)
  4:00–6:30pm—TeenForce Open Gym
  7:00–9:00pm—Pickleball (age 14+)
• Tuesday
  5:30–8:00am—Circuit City 
  9:30–11:30am—Toddler Sports
  12:30–2:00pm—Indoor Park 
  4:30–5:15pm—Open Skate
  7:45-9:00pm—Indoor Lawn Bowling
• Wednesday
  5:30–9:00am—Open Play Basketball
  9:30–11:30am—Indoor Park 
  12:00–2:00pm—Adult Basketball (age 18+) 
  4:00–6:30pm—TeenForce Open Gym
  7:00–9:00pm—Pickleball (age 14+) 
• Thursday 
  5:30–8:00am—Circuit City 
  8:00-11:00am—Open Play Basketball
  11:30-1:30pm—Pickleball (age 14+) 
  4:15–5:15pm—Open Skate
  7:30-9:00pm—Open Play Basketball
• Friday
  5:30–8:00am— Open Play Basketball 
  8:30–11:00am—Pickleball (age 14+) *Registered class uses 2 courts 9:00-11:00am
  12:00–2:00pm—Basketball (age 18+) 
  2:30–4:45pm—Open Skate
  5:00–7:00pm—TeenForce Open Gym
  7:30-9:00pm—Open Play Basketball
• Saturday 
  7:30-9:30am—Pickleball (age 14+)
  12:00–2:00pm—Wheelchair Basketball (age 18+) 
  2:00-5:00pm—Open Play Basketball 
• Sunday
  8:00–9:00am—Open Play Basketball
  9:30–11:30am—Indoor Park
  12:00–2:00pm— Open Play Basketball
  2:00–4:00pm—Basketball Team Play (Age 30+)
  4:00-5:00pm—Open Play Basketball 

TeenForce Drop-in Activities

FREE TeenForce Pass and activity sign-in is required. TeenForce waiver and orientation are required for use of Fitness Center.

• Monday       
  6:30–7:25am—Boot Camp                               
  3:45–7:45pm—TeenForce Lounge
  4:30–5:15pm—Hip Hop, Kimo
  4:00–7:00pm—Dungeons & Dragons Group 1
  4:00–6:30pm—TeenForce Open Gym
• Tuesday 
  5:30–8:00am—Circuit City
  3:45–7:45pm—TeenForce Lounge
  3:00–7:00pm—TeenForce Weight Room 
  4:00–7:00pm—V.R. Night/Oculus 2 Headsets
• Wednesday
  6:30–7:25am—Boot Camp
  3:45–7:45pm—TeenForce Lounge
  4:30–5:25pm—Yoga, Amy 
  4:00–6:30pm—TeenForce Open Gym
  4:00–7:00pm—Arts & Crafts/3-D Printing   
• Thursday 
  5:30–8:00am—Circuit City
  3:45–7:45pm—TeenForce Lounge
  4:00–7:00pm—Dungeons & Dragons Group 2 
• Friday 
  6:30–7:25am—HIIT 
  3:45–7:45pm—TeenForce Lounge
  4:30–5:15pm—Yoga, Amy
  4:00–7:00pm—V.R. Night/Oculus 2 Headsets
  5:00–7:00pm—TeenForce Open Gym

Fitness

Southwest Community Center’s fitness program offers various 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.

Weight Room 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

The weight room is undergoing a layout makeover to support our patrons with mobility needs and adhere to current ADA guidelines. While changes are occurring now, the process is ongoing and continuously being reevaluated to meet the needs of all patrons. Broken or rarely used equipment has been removed. The rolling coat rack is now located in the lobby.

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— WARRIOR Rhythm™, 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 
  2:30–3:25pm—QiGong/Tai Chi, Nathaniel
  3:30–4:25pm—Chair Dance Party, Kimo
  4:30–5:15pm—TeenForce Only Hip Hop, Kimo
  5:30–6:25–Yoga, Amy 
  6:30–7:25pm—Tai Chi, Phillipa 
• Tuesday
  5:30–8:00am—Circuit City, John 
  8:30–9:25am—Senior Powered Fitness (SPF), Linda *No class 1/14
  9:30–10:25am—Strength and Stretch, Linda 
  10:30am–11:25— Fun Dance, Jennifer
  11:30am–12:25pm— Essentrics, Denise
  12:30–1:30pm—Zumba®, Kimo 
  1:30–2:25pm—Tai Chi movement for Better Balance, Catherine
  2:30–3:25— Global Grooves, Ahndine  
  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, Paula
  9:30–10:25am—Yoga, Amy
  10:30–11:25am—Tai Chi, Catherine
  11:30–12:25pm—Tai Chi, Catherine 
  12:30am–1:25pm—Gentle Yoga, Nurit 
  1:30–2:25pm—Chair Yoga, Amy 
  2:30–3:25pm—Essentrics- Gentle Stretch, Kathy
  4:30–5:25pm—TeenForce Only Yoga, Amy 
  5:30–6:25pm—Yoga, Amy  
  6:30–7:25pm—Zumba®, Jaimee 
  7:30–8:25pm—Tai Chi Fu Fan, 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
  12:30–1:30pm—Zumba®, Kimo
  1:30–2:25pm—Tai Chi movement for Better Balance, Catherine
  2:30–3:25pm—Beginner Yoga, Kathy
  3:30–4:25pm—Zumba® Gold, Kimo
  4:30–5:25pm—Yoga, Patricia 
  5:30–6:25pm—Fusion Fitness Dance, Patricia
  6:30–7:25pm—Step into Kettlebell, Jessica 
• Friday
  6:30–7:25am—HIIT, Angela 
  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
  1:30–2:25pm—Chair Yoga, Amy 
  4:30–5:25pm—Zumba® Gold, Kimo 
  5:30–6:25pm—Zumba®, Kimo 
  6:30–7:25pm—Hip Hop, Kimo 
  7:30–8:30pm— Greek/Balkan Folk Dance, Bill Nelson
• 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—Release, Restore and Renew, Jennifer
  1:30–2:25pm—Fun Dance, Jennifer 
  3:30–4:45pm—Israeli Folk Dance, Sue