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Pool capacities are limited.
- Non-swimmers and children under 48 inches tall must always have a caregiver aged 16 or older in the water within arm’s reach.
- Children under 10 years old must always have a caregiver on-site.
- 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
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 to 11am Family Swim |
| - | 12:30 to 2pm Family 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 |
Lap Swim Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: November 15, December 20, January 24, February 21, March 21, April 11, and May 16
Water Fitness Schedule
- S.M.I.L.E. and Aqua Yoga are held in the leisure pool
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - |
| 7:05 to 8pm Aqua Yoga | - | 7:05 to 8pm Aqua Yoga | - | - | - |
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
Winter 2026: Activities take place from January 1st through March 15th. Registration begins at 9:30 am:
- December 11 for activities that start at the beginning of January (Session A: January 5th - February 8th)
- January 15 for activities that start at the beginning of February and Spring Break Camps (Session B: February 9th - March 15th, Spring Break Camps: March 23rd - March 29th)
We're Hiring
Portland Parks & Recreationis 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.
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