Sunset Swim Center
| 13707 NW Science Park Dr Portland, OR 97229 phone 503/629-6315 fax 503/629-6325 |
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Sunset Swim Center is a 25-yard pool offering all levels of swim instruction. Other programs include aquatic specialty and fitness classes, open swims and family swims.
Facility Features
- Average pool temperature is 85 degrees
- ADA Water/Aquatic lift available
- One-meter diving board
- Lap swim lane available most open hours
- Outdoor wading pool open during summer months
- Classroom available for rental
Hours
Building hours
Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon-5 p.m.
Holidays: Closed
Office hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 12:30-5:00 p.m.
*Holiday office hours starting Monday December 19, 2011 and ending Friday December 30, 2011: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wading pool hours
Closed for the season. Come back and see us again Summer 2012!
*See weekly schedule for program times: www.thprd.org/schedules/schedule.cfm
Holiday closures
This year we are closed on nationally recognized holidays, but not limited to include:
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- Day after Christmas Day
- New Year's Day
- Day after New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Junior's Birthday
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Labor Day
Staff Directory
Heath Wright, Interim Center Supervisor
hwright@thprd.org
Lisa Wentworth, Program Coordinator II
lwentwor@thprd.org
Patty Remmers, Receptionist
premmers@thprd.org
Sharon Hoffmeister, Superintendent of Aquatics
Shoffmei@thprd.org
Water fitness
Water Exercise Fitness Scale 1-5
- Zero to very low intensity in the water. Level one classes are relaxation classes. Focus on breathing, meditation and range of movement. No experience needed, acceptable for all fitness levels.
- Low to moderate intensity. Focus is on stretching, range of motion, and balance. No experience needed, acceptable for all fitness levels.
- Moderate Intensity. Focus is on range of motion, stretching, and low aerobic activity. Great program for those new or returning to exercise.
- Moderate to high intensity. Focus is on range of motion, stretching, and medium aerobic activity.
- High intensity. Focus on strength, range of motion, and building aerobic activity. This will include 30-40 minutes of aerobic activity.
Aquatics Water Exercise Program Descriptions
* All exercise classes are 55 minutes long unless otherwise specified. The programs below are part of our fitness program fee structure.
Shallow Water Aerobics
Monday-Friday 8-9 a.m.
A shallow-water aerobic exercise class for a low-impact exercise experience utilizing resistance in all directions for a total body workout.
Intensity level 3-4
Deep Water Aerobics
Monday-Friday 8-9 a.m.
A fitness class held in the deep end of the pool. You must be comfortable in deep water. This class uses a flotation belt for a non-impact exercise experience utilizing resistance in all directions for a total body workout. Intensity level 3-4
AquaZumba®
AquaZumba gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Splashing, strectching, twisting, even shouting, laughing, hooting and hollering are often heard during an AquaZumba class. Integrating the Zumba formula philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines, AquaZumba blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water based workout that's cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most all, exhilarting beyond belief.
Coming Fall 2011 to Sunset Swim Center!
Regularly scheduled class:
Tuesday and Thursday mornings 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Instructor: Allison Berg
Facility Rental
Need a fresh new location for your next birthday party, small meeting or gathering? We have two pools and a classroom available for rent so you can customize the event.
(Important note: prices quoted on this page are for in-district residents, and for out-of-district residents with a currently paid out-of-district assessment fee. Out-of-District patrons who have not paid their assessment fee will charged at double the rate.)
Classroom
During our normal business hours, the classroom is available for $27.50 per hour. If you would like to use the classroom after hours, the cost is $64.50 per hour, this includes the 2 staff required.
Main Pool
The pool is available for rentals after scheduled hours (or call us at 503/629-6315 to inquire about other times). The rental fee is $115 per hour. The price includes the two-lifeguard minimum. If additional lifeguards are needed for your event, the fee is $18.50 per hour per lifeguard. The number of lifeguards required depends on your number of participants. Please note that spectators to the event counts in the number of participants:
- 1-25 participants: two lifeguards (included in the base price of rental)
- 26-50 participants: three lifeguards
- 51-75 participants: four lifeguards
- 76 participants to capacity (120): five lifeguards
Wading Pool (June 20-Sept. 5)
If you'd like to rent our wading pool, the fee is $74 per hour. The price includes the required two-guard minimum. It is available after scheduled hours (or call us to inquire about other times).
Guarding ratios:
- 1-25 participants: two lifeguards (included in the minimum rental fee).
- 26 participants to 50 (capacity): three lifeguards (additional lifeguard fee will apply).
Other Important Information
A refundable damage deposit of $100 is due at the time of rental reservation.
A rental application must be completed and submitted to the facility before the rental may be confirmed.
Tri-Met bus No. 62 provides service to the facility.
