Proposed Bond + Levy Presentations & Aquatic Center Tours
Join us for an informative presentation at the Aquatic Center discussing proposed ballot measures. Learn about HRVPRD programs and services, pool challenges, and details of the proposed bond and levy. Attendees will also be able to take a facility tour.
Upcoming tour dates are as follows:
Friday, April 12 from 7:30am to 8:30am and from 12pm to 1pm
Saturday, April 13 from 9am to 10am
Thursday, April 18 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
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Take Our Survey
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.
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Holiday Pool Schedule
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!
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Thanksgiving Hours
UPDATED POOL HOURS
We have updated our hours due to a staffing shortage.
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We want to hear from you.
We are conducting a public opinion survey on some key issues facing Hood River Valley Parks & Recreation District.
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Pool Closed Due to Poor Air Quality
The pool will be closed Monday, August 21st due to poor air quality. Please check back later for updates. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Pool Closed Due to Chemical Shortage
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.
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Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District Awarded ODOT Grant to Complete the Missing Link of the Indian Creek Trail
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.
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Hood River Parks + Rec Receives 2023 Grant Funding from the USA Swimming Foundation
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.
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Earth Day 2023
Join us as we officially open a spectacular new section of the Indian Creek Trail that was finished this winter.
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Tune in to Radio Tierra to learn about Hood River Parks + Rec
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.
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Bookmobile at Odell Community Park Each Saturday
The Bookmobile stops at Odell Community Park each Saturday from 12:30-1:30pm.
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Thanksgiving Break Open Swim Schedule
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.
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Hiring Daytime Lifeguards
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.
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Pool Closures
The pool will be closed this Saturday, October 22nd for a water polo tournament.
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