PP&R Outdoor Pools Open for the Summer

The end of June marked the opening of Portland Parks & Recreation’s (PP&R) seven outdoor pools. Activities at the pools include open play swims, lap swimming, swim classes, water fitness classes, summer swim team activities and Junior Lifeguard and Junior Swim Instructor programs. Outdoor pools will be open through Sunday, August 27.
Pool admission costs vary from single-day admission to multi-visit and monthly passes. City of Portland residents can also register for a free Access Pass to receive an ongoing discount of 25, 50, 75 or 90 percent based on financial need (no proof of income is required). Costs and link to the Access Pass at portland.gov/parks/recreation/pools.
In addition to standard pricing, PP&R is once again providing free Open Play Swim Sessions, part of Summer Free For All, at the outdoor pools with no admission cost. During Open Swim, swimming and diving areas are open to all ages. Non-swimmers and children under 48 inches tall must have a parent or guardian (16 or older) in the water within arms reach at all times. The day/time of day varies from pool to pool; find the schedule at portland.gov/parks/recreation/swim-schedule.
“The Parks Local Option Levy has allowed PP&R to ramp up staffing to once again offer a variety of recreation programs,” notes Portland Culture & Livability Commissioner Dan Ryan. “That includes swim activities at all city pools and the popular Summer Free For All. I’m delighted to see the Levy continue to provide such a wonderful quality of life for Portlanders.”
PP&R is offering more swim lessons than in the past two years; however, demand still outpaces what they are able to safely offer. Families are encouraged to join waitlists if swim lessons are full. As PP&R brings on more staff, there will be more spots for people on the waitlists throughout the summer.

PP&R Outdoor Pools Open for the Summer

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