Pool Admission Update – Starting July 1, 2026

Parks and Recreation District taxpayers fund a significant portion of the costs to run the Aquatic Center through their property taxes. In recognition of this, the Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District Board of Directors restructured admission rates so that pool users who do not pay property taxes in the Parks District contribute a more proportional rate to offset the operating costs. District residents will receive an even greater discount, paying about 1/3 less than the regular rate.

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Resident Discount Rate 2026 Effective July 1st
Age Day Pass 10-Pass Monthly Kayaking
3-17, 60+ $5.00 $48.25 $46.50 $5.50
18-59 $6.00 $58.50 $56.50 $6.50
Family $16.25
Regular Rate 2026 Effective July 1st
Age Day Pass 10-Pass Monthly Kayaking
3-17, 60+ $7.50 $72.50 $69.75 $8.25
18-59 $9.00 $87.75 $84.75 $9.75
Family $24.50

In District Rates are for Hood River County Residents excluding Cascade Locks.

Former Resident Discount Rate
Age Day Pass 10-Pass Monthly Kayaking
3-17, 60+ $4.75 $45.50 $44.00 $5.25
18-59 $5.75 $55.25 $53.50 $6.00
Family $15.50

In District Rates are for Hood River County Residents excluding Cascade Locks.

Former Regular Rate
Age Day Pass 10-Pass Monthly Kayaking
3-17, 60+ $5.75 $55.75 $54.25 $8.00
18-59 $6.75 $65.00 $66.00 $8.25
Family $18.75

Pool Admission Update FAQ

    • Regular Admission rates for non-residents have increased for general admission, punch cards, and monthly passes.

    • Account holders (Monthly Pass or Punch Card Users and Recreation Program Participants) only need to verify once and it will be entered into the system.

    • Anyone who lives or owns property in Hood River County, excluding Cascade Locks.

      • This includes Hood River, Dee, Pine Grove, Odell, Parkdale, etc. If your ZIP code is 97031, 97041, or 97044, you are a resident.

    • Anyone living outside of Hood River and the Hood River Valley.

      • White Salmon, Bingen, Mosier, The Dalles, Cascade Locks.

    • Bring Photo ID

    • Voter Registration Card

    • Proof of address (utility bill, lease, property tax statement, etc.) with one of the three ZIP codes: 97031 (Hood River), 97041 (Mount Hood Parkdale), 97044 (Odell)

    • Drop-in daily admission: YES

    • Account holders: One-time verification

      • Account holders = participants in recreation programs, swim lessons, or punch card and monthly pass holders

    • When the District was formed in 1990 for the purpose of saving the pool. A poll found that residents of Cascade Locks did not support raising their property taxes to fund a pool in Hood River. They were left out of the district boundaries and do not contribute property taxes to fund the pool and parks district.

    • No.

    • Recreation programs and aquatic programs such as swimming lessons will remain at a 20% price difference (rounded).

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Active Rx Program 2026

Active Rx is funded by the Columbia Gorge Health Council and helps make recreation and swim programs more accessible to our community. In 2026, eligible participants can receive free pool access and swim lessons through Hood River Parks & Recreation.

Available Benefits

Participants may continue registering for benefits throughout the year as long as funding remains available.

Qualified participants may receive any combination of the following:

5-Punch Pass – Five admissions to the aquatic center. Passes do not expire, and participants may request additional punch passes when all punches have been used.

Swim Lessons – One session includes four 30-minute lessons (2 hours total instruction time). Participants may register for multiple sessions as space and funding allow.

Summer Family Pass – Valid from May 26 through August 30. Family members must live in the same household. Limited quantities are available.

See Active RX page for more details.

Policies

Shower & Locker Room Policies

  • Children must be 5 years of age or younger to use the opposite gender locker room.

  • A family changing room is available on deck.

  • Pursuant to the Oregon Equality Act, transgender persons may use the locker room or shower corresponding to the gender to which they identify.