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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Kelsey Barnes
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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Marcie Wily
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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Ally Kriskewic
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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Ally Kriskewic
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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Marcie Wily
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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Marcie Wily
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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Marcos Gonzalez