Mt Hood Aquatic Center

Happy Juneteenth! Today we reflect on the ongoing pursuit of freedom and opportunity for all. We wish our community a meaningful day of reflection, celebration, and connection. A reminder that MHCC will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Summer Schedule June 22-August 29

25-yard Pool Lap Swim

Lap Swim Guidelines:
Swim attire must be worn.
All lap swims are adults only, ages 16 years and up.
When lanes reach capacity, swimmers are expected to share lanes by either splitting or circle swimming. Please check with swimmers who are already in the lane before entering that lane.
No diving at any time.
Water walkers use lane 6.
Cell phone use is not allowed in the pools or in the locker rooms/restrooms.

Monday-Thursday 6-9 a.m.*
Monday, Wednesday 6-7 p.m. 3 lanes
Tuesday, Thursday 4-7 p.m. all lanes
Friday 6 a.m.-1 p.m., 4-7 p.m. all lanes
Saturday 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. all lanes
*Monday, Wednesday morning lane availability: 6-7 a.m. all lanes, 7-9 a.m. 3 lanes

Learner Pool Lap Swim
All lap swims are adults only, ages 16 years and up.

Monday-Thursday 12:15-1 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday 12-12:45 p.m.

Open Recreation Swim - 25-yard and Learner pools

Open recreation swim is for all ages. Children age 8 years and younger must be accompanied in the water by an adult. Children 9-13 years must be accompanied in the facility by an adult.

Swim attire must be worn.

For children who are not yet toilet trained, swim diapers must be worn.

Swim tests will be required for swimming in deep water and/or using the diving board. Lifejackets are available to use during open recreation swim.

Cell phone use is not allowed in the pools or in the locker rooms/restrooms.

Toys and flotation devices that are allowed:
Coast Guard-approved attachable flotation devices (lifejackets or puddle jumpers)
Inflatable beach balls
Pool noodles
Small dive rings
Plastic lens face masks
Not allowed:
Inflatable water wings, sit-in rings, inner tubes or mats
Foam swim discs or floatie arm bands
Footballs or other hard balls
Snorkels
Glass lens face masks

Monday-Friday 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:15-9 p.m.
Saturday 1-3 p.m.

Hydro Pool
This pool is adults only, 18 years and up. Pool temperature is 102 degrees.

Monday-Thursday 6-9:30 a.m., 12:15-3:30 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday 6-9 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday 4-7:30 p.m.
Friday 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Please note that this pool is closed during children's swim lessons, as well as holiday and event closures.

Water Exercise Classes

Ai Chi
This slow relaxation class is like Tai Chi, except it is in the water, focusing on deep breathing, visualization, stretching, and stress reduction. Exercises are performed in the 88 - 90 degree Learner pool. Come learn a new way to stretch, balance, and focus your mind and body!

Tuesday, Thursday 8-8:45 a.m.

Arthritis Water Ex
Feel and move better! This is a moderate-paced exercise class that combines elements of Arthritis Foundation exercises with flexibility and strength conditioning. This class is gentle on the joints. Exercises are performed in the 88-90 degree Learner pool.

Tuesday, Thursday 9-9:45 a.m.

Aquacise
This is a moderate-paced water exercise class. Emphasis is placed on flexibility and strength conditioning. This class is gentle on the joints. Exercises are performed in the 88 - 90 degree Learner pool. Swimming skills are not required.

Monday, Wednesday 9-9:45 a.m.

Shallow/Deep
Join a fast-paced water exercise class for adults. Participants work at their own pace to improve strength and cardiovascular fitness. Exercises are performed with music in the 25-yard indoor pool. Swimming skills are not required for participation, although it is recommended.

Monday, Wednesday 7:15-8 a.m., 8-8:45 a.m., 6:15-7 p.m.

Events and Closures
Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4:
Independence Day holiday; all pools closed

Friday, July 17: Summer swim lesson registration #2 opens at 8 a.m.

Wednesday, August 12:
Lap swim closes at noon in the 25-yard pool; no afternoon open recreation swim; all programs after 3:30 p.m. will be held

Admission Fees
Daily Entrance Fees
MHCC Students (with valid student ID) Free
MHCC Staff (with valid staff ID) Free
Children under 2 years of age Free
Daily Entry Adult $7
Daily Entry Child/Veteran/Senior* $6
10 Punch Card Adult $60
20 Punch Card Adult $110
50 Punch Card Adult $200
10 Punch Card Child/Veteran/Senior* $50
20 Punch Card Child/Veteran/Senior* $90
50 Punch Card Child/Veteran/Senior* $150
Hydrotherapy/Shower use only $5

Water Exercise Fees
Daily Rate Water Exercise-Adult $10
Daily Rate Water Exercise-Veteran/Senior* $8
10 Punch Card Adult $90
20 Punch Card Adult $170
50 Punch Card Adult $250
10 Punch Card Veteran/Senior* $70
20 Punch Card Veteran/Senior* $130
50 Punch Card Veteran/Senior* $200

Summer 2026 Lap Swim
25-yard and Learner pools

We are offering expanded lap swim hours for the first week of summer, June 15-20, just in time for the warm weather! Take advantage of the extra time and lane space. Classes won't begin until June 22 to allow for staff training.

25-yard Pool Lap Swim
June 13-20
•Saturday, June 13 12-1 p.m.
•Monday-Thursday 6 a.m.-1 p.m.
•Monday, Wednesday 6-7 p.m.
•Tuesday, Thursday 4-7 p.m.
•Friday closed (Juneteenth)
•Saturday, June 20 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

June 22-August 29
•Monday-Thursday 6-9 a.m.*
•Monday, Wednesday 6-7 p.m. 3 lanes
•Tuesday, Thursday 4-7 p.m. all lanes
•Friday 6 a.m.-1 p.m., 4-7 p.m. all lanes
•Saturday 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

*Monday, Wednesday morning lane availability: 6-7 a.m. all lanes, 7-9 a.m. 3 lanes

Guidelines:
•Swim attire must be worn.
•All lap swims are adults only, ages 16 years and up.
•When lanes reach capacity, swimmers are expected to share lanes by either splitting or circle swimming. Please check with swimmers who are already in the lane before entering that lane.
•No diving at any time.
•Water walkers use lane 6.
•Cell phone use is not allowed in the pools or in the locker rooms/restrooms.

Learner Pool Lap Swim
June 13-20
• Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Saturday 12-12:45 p.m.

June 22-August 29
• Monday-Thursday 12:15-1 p.m.
• Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Saturday 12-12:45 p.m.

Guidelines
•Swim attire must be worn.
•All lap swims are adults only, ages 16 years and up.
•No diving at any time.
•Cell phone use is not allowed in the pools or in the locker rooms/restrooms.

Special Events and Closures
•Saturday, June 13 Commencement; lap swim opens at noon
•Friday, June 19 Juneteenth observance; all pools closed
•Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 Independence Day holiday; all pools closed

And yes, we miss the 50-meter pool as well. It will be awesome when it's finished!

Summer 2026 Open Recreation Swim
25-yard and Learner pools

School is out and it's time to cool off already! Join us for open recreation swim Monday-Saturday this summer!

Schedule:
June 12-13:
•Friday 7-8:30 p.m.
•Saturday 1-2:30 p.m.

June 15-August 29:
•Monday through Friday 1:30-3:30 p.m.
•Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:15-9 p.m.
•Saturday 1-3 p.m.

Special Events and Closures:
•Friday, June 19 Juneteenth observance; all pools closed
•Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 Independence Day holiday; all pools closed
•Wednesday, August 12 No afternoon open recreation swim

Open Recreation Swim Information and Guidelines

Open recreation swim is for all ages. Children age 8 years and younger must be accompanied in the water by an adult.
Children 9-13 years must be accompanied in the facility by an adult.
Swim attire must be worn.
For children who are not yet toilet trained, swim diapers must be worn.
Swim tests will be required for swimming in deep water and/or using the diving board.
Lifejackets are available to use during open recreation swim.

Cell phone use is not allowed in the pools or in the locker rooms/restrooms.
Please, no glass containers in the facility.

Toys and flotation devices that are allowed:
•Coast Guard-approved attachable flotation devices (lifejackets or puddle jumpers)
•Inflatable beach balls
•Pool noodles
•Small dive rings
•Plastic lens face masks

Not allowed:
•Inflatable water wings, sit-in rings, inner tubes or mats
•Foam swim discs or floatie arm bands
•Footballs or other hard balls
•Snorkels
•Glass lens face masks

Daily Entrance Fees
MHCC Students (with valid student ID) Free
MHCC Staff (with valid staff ID) Free
Children under 2 years of age Free
Daily Entry Adult $7
Daily Entry Child/Veteran/Senior* $6
10 Punch Card Adult $60
20 Punch Card Adult $110
50 Punch Card Adult $200
10 Punch Card Child/Veteran/Senior* $50
20 Punch Card Child/Veteran/Senior* $90
50 Punch Card Child/Veteran/Senior* $150

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Schedule changes for June 8-13:

All evening lap swims will open at 4 p.m.
(morning lap swims through 1 p.m. will remain as scheduled)

We will be open Saturday, June 13 after Commencement:
Lap swim 12-1 p.m.
Open recreation swim 1-2:30 p.m.

Summer schedule for lap and open recreation swim begins June 15 and yes, we will have that schedule out as soon as possible!

Summer Swim Lesson Registration opens Friday, June 5 at 8 a.m. for morning sessions 1 and 2 and afternoon/evening session A.

All morning session dates:
Session 1 M-Th June 22-July 2
Session 2 M-Th July 6-16
Session 3 M-Th July 27 - Aug 6
Session 4 M-Th Aug 10-20

All afternoon/evening session dates:
Session A MW June 22 - July 15
Session A Th June 25-July 16
Session B MW July 27 - Aug 19
Session B Th July 30-Aug 20

Registration for morning sessions 3 and 4 and afternoon/evening session B opens on July 17.

In honor of Memorial Day, all MHCC campuses are closed today. 🇺🇸

The aquatic center will be closed for Memorial Day weekend,
Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25

New construction photos

Our latest timeline for construction, including installation of the structure, brings us to opening in late fall/early winter.