News + Updates

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Join Our Team!

Exciting job opening alert! The Hood River Valley Parks & Recreation District is looking for an Assistant Aquatics Supervisor! If you love all things water, enjoy fostering a safe and engaging environment, and want to make a splash in the community, this is the perfect role for you!

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We Want to Hear From You

Please take our survey! This suvey is designed to understand opinions of the May 2024 Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District ballot measures. Your responses will help HRVPRD understand the needs and opinions of our community.

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Community Listening Sessions for Hood River Parks + Rec

Join us for an opportunity to provide feedback. Share your solutions for the aging aquatic center and what you want to see in future parks, trails, and recreation programs. Your input will help shape the future of our community.

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Summer Swim Programs

Sign up today for our summer swim lessons! Limited spots available, so register now to secure your spot in the pool.

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Have you heard about our Active Rx Program?

Hood River Parks + Rec's Active Rx Program funded by Columbia Gorge Health Council allows individuals with social service benefits to swim or take swim lessons for free, with options for monthly passes, swim lessons, or a summer family pass available.

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Notice of Budget Committee Meeting

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of Hood River Valley Parks & Recreation District, Hood River County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00 pm.

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Indian Creek Earth Day Work Party

Join us for a collaborated event with the Hood River Watershed Group for a morning of planting native trees and shrubs along the Indian Creek Trail on April 20th. Snacks, tools, and gloves provided.

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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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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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