News + Updates

Join us at the upcoming Community Open House at the Aquatic Center to discuss the pool's future and share your input.

A public meeting of the Hood River Valley Parks & Recreation District Budget Committee to discuss the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm. The purpose is to receive the budget message and public comment. Deliberation will take place at this meeting. The meeting will be available online at http://hoodriverparksandrec.org. To address the committee, email mark@hoodriverparksandrec.org by May 14, 2025 at 3:00 pm. The budget is available for review on the District's website starting May 8, 2025.

Join us tomorrow May 1st at 6:00 PM at the Hood River Library for the kickoff of the new HRVPRD Advisory Council. This group will provide community input on parks, trails, facilities, and funding initiatives, starting with the Pool Options Study. The Hood River Board of Directors is invited to attend. Stay engaged and help shape the future of our community’s recreation!

The regular March board meeting has been rescheduled to tomorrow, March 20th, at 6:00 p.m. due to a procedural error. Contrary to recent claims, no final decision regarding the sale of Barrett Park will be made during this meeting. Public feedback is encouraged, and anyone wishing to comment can do so by attending the meeting or by emailing feedback@hoodriverparksandrec.org. Additionally, a recording option for public comments will be available tonight at 6 p.m.

Join Columbia Land Trust on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a rewarding morning of stewardship along Indian Creek Trail in Hood River! As part of our long-term restoration plan, we will be focusing on enhancing the area by planting bare root native shrubs, laying down mulch, and removing invasive blackberry plants. This is a fantastic opportunity to come together as a community and transform our local environment into a beautiful space for nature and neighbors. Whether you're an experienced volunteer or a newcomer, your help will make a difference! Bring your friends and family for a day of meaningful work and connection with nature. Let's create a lasting impact together!

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!

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.

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.

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.