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.

Join us as we officially open a spectacular new section of the Indian Creek Trail that was finished this winter.

Tune in to Radio Tierra to learn about Hood River Parks + Rec the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. The program is in both English and Spanish and will fill you in on all things Parks + Rec, like upcoming recreation and pool programs, and a closer look at parks and trails.

The Bookmobile stops at Odell Community Park each Saturday from 12:30-1:30pm.

Thanksgiving Break Open Swim Schedule:

CLOSED Thanksgiving Day.

Friday, Nov 25: 12:30 - 3PM and $1 swim from 5:45 - 7PM

Sat and Sun, Nov 26 & 27 from 12-5pm.

The Hood River Aquatic Center is hiring daytime lifeguards. The lifeguard certification course is $250, but if hired and successfully employed for three months, you will be reimbursed for the class.

The pool will be closed this Saturday, October 22nd for a water polo tournament.

Pool will be closed on July 4th. Have a great holiday.

It’s never too late to learn how to swim. We are offering free adult swim classes for all skill levels – from the complete beginner with possible fear of the water, to the swimmer who wants to master the basic strokes and breathing, to the more advanced swimmer who would like to improve stroke technique.

Interested in playing water polo? Pick-up games and practices every Saturday, where players can grow their skills.

The Hood River Aquatic Center will be closed ALL DAY Saturday, May 14th for a swim meet. We will re-open with normal business hours Sunday, May 15th.