Portland Parks Offers Open Swim Sessions On President's Day

From Portland Parks & Recreation: Portland Parks & Recreation pools are offering family swim and open play swim sessions on Monday, Feb. 19, (the President’s Day holiday) when many area schools do not hold classes.

Reminder that safety is a team effort. Lifeguards and parents share the responsibility to ensure that children have a safe and fun swimming experience.

Columbia Pool — 7701 N. Chautauqua Blvd.

• 503-823-3669
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Family Swim (shallow only)
• 4 to 8 p.m. Open Swim (shallow only)
• Admission: $3.50 youth; $4.50 adults

East Portland Pool — 740 S.E. 106th Ave.

• 503-823 3450
• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Family Swim
• 1 to 4 p.m. Open Swim
• 7 to 9 p.m. Open Swim
• Admission: $4.00 youth; $4.50 seniors/teens; $5.75 adults

Matt Dishman Pool — 77 N.E. Knott St.

• 503-823-3673
• 1:15 to 3:45 p.m. Open Swim
• Admission is: $3.50 youth; $4.50 seniors/teens; $5.50 adults

Mt. Scott Pool — 5530 S.E. 72nd Ave.

• 503-823-3183
• 1 to 4 p.m. Open Swim
• Admission is: $4.00 youth; $4.50 seniors/teens; $5.75 adults

Southwest Pool — 6820 S.W. 45th Ave

• 503-823-2840
• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Family Swim
• 1 to 9 p.m. Open Swim
• Admission is $4.00 for youth; $5.25 seniors/teens; $6.75 adults

Open swims are for all ages. Non-swimmers and children under 48 inches tall must be supervised in the water by an adult swimmer.

During Family Swim sessions, children must be accompanied in the water by their parent or guardian.

Photos courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation