Experience the magic of nature and poetry at the Indian Creek Poetry Walk, opening on April 1 in celebration of National Poetry Month! This collaboration between the Hood River County Library District and Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation showcases fourteen nature-themed poems along a beautiful trail, paired with local photographers' stunning images.

Updated SDC rates that go into effect July 2025.

We invite you to take a moment to participate in our short survey. Your feedback will guide us in making meaningful improvements and expanding opportunities for all members of our community. Thank you for being an essential part of this process!

The pool will be closed All Day, February 14th due to inclement weather. All programming has been cancelled.

Please look back tomorrow, February 15th for updates. We do not make snow day closure decisions until the morning of.

Thank you for your understanding.

❄️Enjoy the snow! ❄️

We want to give a huge shoutout to the Hood River Fire Department for helping us fill our therapy pool this morning! With their support, we filled the 30,000-gallon pool in under an hour. While the pool is now filled, we still need to test the chemicals and heat it up before it’s ready for use, which we expect to happen by Thursday. In the meantime, the recreation pool is open for lap swimming and all scheduled activities continue as planned. Stay tuned for more updates on the therapy pool's opening!

The wade pool is also closed due to issues with the connected drainage systems. We expect to receive replacement parts early next week. Once they arrive, we will install them, refill the pool, and heat it back to the usual temperature range of 90-92 degrees. If everything goes as planned, both pools should be fully operational by Monday February 17th.

Thank you for your patience! We will keep you updated.

The therapy pool will be closed until further notice.
We open to have it back up and running by the end of the week by February 7th.

Thank you for your understanding.

Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District (HRVPRD) is seeking interested volunteers to join the HRVPRD Advisory Council. The Council's purpose will be to provide valuable feedback to the District Board and staff on key issues related to parks, trails, facilities, recreational services, and funding. 

We would like to inform you that due to a mechanical issue the therapy pool temperature is currently fluctuating between 84 - 86 degrees. The pool is still OPEN but just keep in mind that it is not as warm as it usually is.

ACTIVE RX 2025: We are offering FREE Aquatic Access for Social Service Recipients.

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies.

January 31st: 4pm - 5:30pm Prerequisites

February 1st: 9am - 5pm

February 2nd: 9am - 3pm

February 8th: 9am - 5pm

February 9th: 9am - 3pm

We are thrilled to announce our search for community members who are interested in forming a nonprofit foundation to diversify funding for our District. Join us for an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Hood River Library Community Room. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about positively impacting our community.

Naomi Frisbee, our beloved pool patron died this past week. She will be greatly missed. We love you, Naomi! 💖

☃️❄️Happy Holidays! ❄️☃️

We have open swims from 12 - 5pm on the 23rd, 26th, 27th, 30th, 2nd and 3rd.

We will be CLOSED all day on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day

We are excited to announce the return of private swim lessons for all ages at the Aquatic Center! Whether you're a beginner taking your first strokes or someone looking to refine their skills, our dedicated instructors are here to help you achieve your swimming goals in a supportive environment.

HRVPRD Board member Anna Cavaleri announced her resignation at the November 20th board meeting for December 31st, 2024. The District is seeking a replacement board member to serve the rest of her term, which ends on June 30, 2025.

Thanks for your patience! Everything is finally fixed.
The pools and deck are cozy and warm with a fully ventilating HVAC. Come on in and join us for all our normal programming!

Pool Hours
Monday through Friday: 10am - 7pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9am - 5pm

The HVAC is expected to be repaired in the first week of November. Beginning Monday, October 28, and until the HVAC is repaired, the pool will open at 12 p.m. This extra time with the pool blankets on will allow the pools to retain their heat better.

When are the tent panels going to be put back on the pool? While it has been a beautiful start to fall, it’s starting to get chilly. The HVAC for the pool deck is broken. The HVAC provides heating and ventilation. The repairs are estimated to cost around $50,000.

ATTENTION! We want to inform you that new rates will take effect on October 1, 2024.