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We have 40+ years of experience providing a gem of multifaceted aquatic, trail, and park recreation opportunities to Hood River. Read the latest news from our home, surrounded by the natural treasures of the Cascade Mountains.
Sign up today for our summer swim lessons! Limited spots available, so register now to secure your spot in the pool.
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.
The Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District announced this week that it will work with the Hood River County School District to open an additional public ballfield this spring. Read full article HERE.
HRVPRD will be offering additional presentations on the proposed bond and levy ball measures at the Hood River Aquatic Center in the party room. Presentation dates will be Tuesday, April 30 from 12:00-1:00PM and Tuesday, May 7 from 5:30-6:30 PM.
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.
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.
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
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.
Aquatic Center
We teach life-saving swimming skills and knowing what to do if you get “in over your head.” From being fearful of going underwater to swimming training laps for competition, we go out of our way to be confidence-inspiring.
Book our Pool Party Room, join Water Polo or Swim Team, try Water Aerobics, and see more fun to be had at the Aquatic Center on our daily Pool Schedule.
Parks & Trails
Looking for where to go, what to do, and how to do it? Hood River Parks & Recreation District can point you to fun places to play, meet, and learn and we’ve got something for everyone. Explore our parks.
Check out our Parks & Trails
Hood River Valley Parks & Recreation District is not the only provider of parks and recreation in Hood River County. The City of Hood River, Hood River County, Port of Hood River, and Hood River County School District all provide parks and recreation. Learn more about our Partner Parks.