MAC Recreation District

MAC Recreation District Madras Aquatics Center
"Advancing the good life"

1195 SE Kemper Way, Madras, OR 97741
541-475-4253

The MAC Recreation District’s mission is to promote long term community vitality and increase healthy lifestyles for individuals, families, and communities. This is accomplished by providing fun, affordable, and safe aquatic fitness, sport, health, and recreation services.

09/26/2026

Junior Swim Team registration is OPEN!

JST is a great step for young swimmers looking to build confidence, stamina, stronger strokes, and the basics of competitive swimming—all while having fun and getting more time in the water!

Wednesdays & Fridays | Oct. 14–Nov. 20
5:30–6:30PM
Scholarships are available and can cover 50% or more!

Register your swimmer today! 🏊‍♀️

Click here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/macaquatic/activity/search/detail/9643?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

09/25/2026

Our water slide is all refurbished!

This last week, the slide was recaulked, sealed, treated & waxed, while the stairs got a fresh coat of paint and a new anti-slip finish!

She’s looking shiny, refreshed, and almost ready for swimmers. 👀💦

Come check it out when we re-open! Our first Open Rec Swim of the fall is Sunday Oct 4 from 1–4PM!

Stay tuned—we’re getting closer!

09/23/2026

We’re getting closer and closer to re-opening, and our team has been busy checking projects off the list!

-Our water slide has been sealed, treated & waxed, with freshly treated and anti-slip painted stairs
-Pool toys, equipment & lifejackets have been cleaned, treated, inventoried & organized
-A new ADA-accessible water bottle filling station & fountain has been installed
-Locker rooms, family rooms, the lobby, meeting room & pool deck have all gotten some serious deep cleaning
-Carpets, furniture, tables, bleachers, trash cans and more have been cleaned and power washed
-Lobby furniture has been reset with ADA accessibility and emergency access in mind
-Plus, plenty of organizing, filing, programming and Red Cross work!

We re-open October 4! Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes updates as we get closer! 💙

Aquatics professionals from across the State of Oregon, meeting to discuss challenges and solutions in the field of aqua...
09/22/2026

Aquatics professionals from across the State of Oregon, meeting to discuss challenges and solutions in the field of aquatics at the annual ORPA conference.

Join the MACRD Board of Directors on Saturday, October 3, 2026 to share your thoughts and hopes for the future of the MA...
09/19/2026

Join the MACRD Board of Directors on Saturday, October 3, 2026 to share your thoughts and hopes for the future of the MACRD.

09/18/2026

Fall Swim Lesson registration is OPEN!

Whether your swimmer is just getting comfortable in the water or ready to build on their skills, we’ve got a class for them!

With lessons Wednesday & Friday evenings, swimming can fit right into your school-year routine. Click here for more info: https://www.macrecdistrict.com/swimlessons

Spots are limited—register today!

09/17/2026

Another busy maintenance week at the MAC! 🧹🛠️

Our team has been putting in the work all around the facility—power washing, deep cleaning locker rooms and showers, rebuilding showers, cleaning floors and carpets, organizing staff spaces, and freshening up the lobby.

Plus, some of our bigger projects are underway, including refurbishing the water slide and replacing one of our drinking fountains with an ADA-accessible water bottle filling station! 👀

Stay tuned for more maintenance updates as we get closer to re-opening October 4!

09/16/2026

Our staff gave the break room a full refresh—scrubbing, cleaning, organizing, and rearranging to get it ready for a fresh start this fall. 🍂

Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes updates as we get ready to re-open October 4!

09/12/2026

As part of our September maintenance, the slide is being refurbished, caulked, sealed, and waxed so it’s ready for plenty more splashing, sliding, and fun!

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back Sunday, October 4! See you soon!

Address

1195 SE Kemper Way
Chennai, OR
97741

Opening Hours

Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 11am
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm

Telephone

(541) 475-4253

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