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We have 40+ years of experience providing a gem of multifaceted aquatic, trail, and park recreation opportunities to Hood River. Read the latest news from our home, surrounded by the natural treasures of the Cascade Mountains.
The Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District is finalizing plans to ask voters to approve ballot measures to replace the Hood River Aquatic Center and develop parks and trails. Parks and Recreation recently reached out to the City of Hood River to consider a land swap, building the new pool and community center right next to Jackson Park, in exchange for the current pool site. The Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District is finalizing plans to ask voters to approve ballot measures to replace the Hood River Aquatic Center and develop parks and trails. Please take this survey to share your opinion about the proposed pool location.
Pool Closed
December 24th - Christmas Eve
December 25th - Christmas Day
December 31st - New Year’s Eve
January 1st - New Year’s Day
Holiday Special Opening
Friday, December 22nd from 10:30am - 7pm
Friday, December 29th from 10:30am - 7pm
Holiday Weekday Open Swims
December 18th - December 29th from 12 - 3pm
Call the Aquatic Center at 541 - 386 -1303 for more information.
Happy Holidays!
We are conducting a public opinion survey on some key issues facing Hood River Valley Parks & Recreation District.
The pool will be closed Monday, August 21st due to poor air quality. Please check back later for updates. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The Hood River Aquatic Center will be closed Saturday, August 6th and Sunday, August 7th due to a C02 shortage in the Pacific Northwest. Proper balancing of chemicals is required to maintain pool water chemistry and keep patrons safe.
Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District (District) was chosen as one of 25 projects to receive federal funding from the Oregon Transportation Commission for the Oregon Community Paths (OCP) Grant Program. This grant money will go towards completing one of the District’s main goals for over 20 years: to complete the final, missing link on the Indian Creek Trail.
Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District (District) was chosen as one of 35 adult programs from the USA Swimming Foundation’s nationwide network of swim lesson providers to receive grant funding for 2023. This is the fifth year that the District has received grant money from the USA Swimming Foundation and US Masters Swimming. This grant funding will allow Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District, in cooperation with Columbia Gorge Masters Swim Team, to offer four (4) free swim lessons during the month of August to any interested adult 18 years of age and older.
Aquatic Center
We teach life-saving swimming skills and knowing what to do if you get “in over your head.” From being fearful of going underwater to swimming training laps for competition, we go out of our way to be confidence-inspiring.
Book our Pool Party Room, join Water Polo or Swim Team, try Water Aerobics, and see more fun to be had at the Aquatic Center on our daily Pool Schedule.
Parks & Trails
Looking for where to go, what to do, and how to do it? Hood River Parks & Recreation District can point you to fun places to play, meet, and learn and we’ve got something for everyone. Explore our parks.
Check out our Parks & Trails
Hood River Valley Parks & Recreation District is not the only provider of parks and recreation in Hood River County. The City of Hood River, Hood River County, Port of Hood River, and Hood River County School District all provide parks and recreation. Learn more about our Partner Parks.