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Southwest Indoor Pool

Label: Swim Pool (Indoor)
Southwest Indoor Pool in Southwest Portland offers play swims, lap swim, water fitness classes, and swim lessons.

View information about PP&R swimming, including activity descriptions, pool rules and policies, admission fees, and more.

Pool capacities are limited.

  • NEW as of February 2, 2026: Oregon pool code, OAR 333-062-1000, 6.4.2.2.3(14), now requires that all swimmers under the age of 14 must be under the direct supervision of a person aged 18 years or older for all play swims. 
  • Infants, toddlers, weak swimmers and children under 48" in height must always be supervised in the water by a person aged 18 years or older who remains within arm's reach.
  • Life jackets are available to use while swimming.

Play Swim Schedule

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  • Family Swim: Children under 16 years of age must be supervised by a caregiver in the water.
  • Slide open depending on staffing
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
      9 to 11am
Family Swim
12:15 to 2pm
Senior Adaptive Swim
12:30 to 2pm
Family Swim
12:15 to 2pm
Senior Adaptive Swim
12:30 to 2pm
Family Swim
12:30 to 2pm
Family Swim
12 to 2pm
Open Swim
11:30am to 1:30pm
Youth Adaptive Swim
    4 to 7pm
Open Swim
 2 to 4pm*
Open Swim

*The pool will close at 2pm for staff training on the following Saturdays:  March 21, April 11, and May 16

Lap Swim Schedule

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MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
5:30 to 
9am
5:30am to
8:30pm
5:30 to 
9am
5:30am to
8:30pm
5:30 to 
9am
7am to
4:30pm*
8am to 
4:30 pm
11am to
8:30 pm
 11 to
8:30 pm
 11 to
8:30 pm  
  

*The pool will close at 2pm for staff training on the following Saturdays: March 21, April 11, and May 16

 

Water Fitness Schedule

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  • S.M.I.L.E. and Aqua Yoga are held in the leisure pool
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
9 to 9:55am
AquaPower
9 to 9:55am
AquaPower
9 to 9:55am
AquaPower
9 to 9:55am
AquaPower
9 to 9:55am
AquaPower
9 to 9:55am
AquaPower
9 to 9:55am
Aquaerobics
 9 to 9:55am
Aquaerobics
 9 to 9:55am
Aquaerobics
 
10 to 10:55am
Aquaerobics
10 to 10:55am
Aquaerobics
10 to 10:55am
Aquaerobics
10 to 10:55am
Aquaerobics
10 to 10:55am
Aquaerobics
10 to 10:55am
Aquaerobics
10 to 10:55am
AquaPower
 10 to 10:55am
AquaPower
 10 to 10:55am
AquaPower
 
11:15am to 12:10pm
S.M.I.L.E.
11:15am to 12:10pm
S.M.I.L.E.
11:15am to 12:10pm
S.M.I.L.E.*
11:15am to 12:10pm
S.M.I.L.E.
11:15am to 12:10pm
S.M.I.L.E.
 
12:15 to 2pm
Senior Adaptive Swim
 12:15 to 2pm
Senior Adaptive Swim
   
6:05 to 7pm
Aquaerobics
6:05 to 7pm
AquaPower
6:05 to 7pm
Aquaerobics
6:05 to 7pm
AquaPower
  

Swim Lessons

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

View swim lessons offered at Southwest Indoor Pool

Registration Dates

Spring 2026: Activities take place from March 30 through June 21. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

  • March 5 for activities that begin in April
  • April 9 for activities that begin in May

We're Hiring

Portland Parks & Recreation is looking for team-oriented, enthusiastic, and qualified staff to operate our year-round indoor and summer outdoor swimming pools. This is a great opportunity to learn leadership skills and help others stay safe and enjoy being in the pool. You must be 16 years old to apply. Certification must be current through the duration of employment (PP&R provides free training and certification)Hours may vary and are based on program needs and job classification. Learn more at portland.gov/parks/aquaticsjobs.


 

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Accessibility Notes

All-User Changing Rooms
Southwest Indoor Pool facilities feature four all-user changing rooms. 

Pool Lift
Southwest Indoor Pool has a chair lift with straps available on Lap pool and spa.   

Zero Depth Entry
Southwest's leisure pool has a zero depth entry (sloped entrance from land to water). 
Pool-accessible wheelchair available on Leisure pool

Park Location or Entrance

6820 SW 45th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219

Open hours

Closures and Special Hours: 
April 5: Open 8am to 3pm
May 25: Open 10am to 6pm
June 19: Open 10am to 6pm
July 3: Open 10am to 6pm
July 4: Closed

Park policy

All dogs must be leashed in this park.

Neighborhood

City section

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