Montavilla Outdoor Pool

Name: Montavilla Outdoor Pool
Address: 8219 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97220, USA, Portland, OR, US
Telephone: (503) 823-4101
Rating: 4.1

4.1(161) Portland, OR

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About Montavilla Outdoor Pool

Montavilla Outdoor Pool, as part of a larger community center, offers an affordable and diverse range of family-friendly activities beyond just swimming. It stands out for its well-regarded children's and preschool programs, unique gym rental packages (including bounce houses and indoor trike bikes), and a clean outdoor pool area with both shallow and deep sections. It provides excellent value, especially for budget-conscious families, with free summer activities and lunches.

What parents should know

Summarized from real visitor reviews.

Best for: Families seeking affordable and engaging regular activities or preschool programs.Birthday parties for children, especially 6-7 year olds, utilizing the gym rental with unique activities.Budget-conscious families looking for free summer entertainment and meals.A combined playground and pool visit on a warm day.Parents valuing clean facilities and attentive lifeguards for their children's swimming experience.

Why families love it

Affordable programs and preschool activities that children enjoy and where they feel safe.
Gym rental packages are available, which include a bounce house and indoor trike bikes (suitable for 6-7 year olds), as well as a basketball court.
Terrific and helpful staff, particularly noted for gym rentals and as lifeguards.
Outdoor park area features partial shade, picnic tables, open grassy space for games, and musical instruments near the playground.
Clean and roomy changing areas, bathrooms, and showers.
Pool has distinct shallow (1.5-4 ft) and deep sides, along with a slide.

Insider tips

Always check the current policy on masks, as they were required inside the building in summer 2021.
Verify specific pool 'play swim' hours, which were noted as 2:50 PM - 5 PM during summer 2021.
Bring your own sun protection (e.g., umbrella, hat) if you plan to sit poolside, as there is limited shade.
Be aware that there are no lockers for personal belongings; plan accordingly.
Exercise caution and be vigilant when parking your car, especially near dumpsters, due to reported safety issues (broken glass, unhoused individuals).
Familiarize yourself with pool rules; cannonballs are allowed, but front flips are not for safety reasons.

Good to know before you go

If you require lockers for your valuables, as none are provided.
If you anticipate ample space for extensive swimming or playing elaborate water games during open swim hours, as it can be crowded.
If you are highly sensitive to parking area safety concerns (broken glass, unhoused individuals) when visiting with children.
Significant safety concerns in the parking area, including broken glass and presence of unhoused individuals near dumpsters, creating an uncomfortable environment.
Limited shade available for those sitting on the sidelines at the pool.

Crowds: Open swim hours can be crowded, making it difficult to play games.
Value: Programs and activities are noted as affordable, enabling families to participate in more activities than they otherwise could. Summer programs include free lunches and activities for kids. Gym rentals appear to offer good value by including amenities like a bounce house and trike bikes.
Food: Free lunches are provided for children during summer programs.
Accessibility: No specific accessibility accommodations mentioned in the reviews.
Safety: Lifeguards are described as 'great swimmers' and attentive.

What parents say

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3.0

"The park is nice and partially shaded. There are a few picnic tables and open grassy space for games. During the summer there are free lunches and activities for kids. I went on a Tuesday and was happily surprised to find keyboards and other instruments to play next to the play ground. Went to the pool for play swim (starts at 2:50-5ish summer of 2021). We did have to wear masks inside the building. There is a very shallow side (1 1/2 foot to 4ft) and a nice deep side. They only had the deep side slide out. Not a lot of shade for those sitting on the side lines. I did like the changing area an"

3 years ago

Rebecca Reddaway

5.0

"We rented the gym for our son’s 6th birthday. The rental came with a bounce house and really cool indoor trike bikes that are big enough for 6/7 year olds. We brought a bunch of giant bouncy balls, and everyone had a blast! The adults could even play basket ball. A big thank you to the terrific staff."

2 years ago

Amber Sanchez

5.0

"We attend many programs offered for kids and the preschool. My daughter loves her instructors and always has fun and feels safe here. The price allows us to do more activities then we would otherwise be able to afford. We love this community center."

8 years ago

Reviews sourced from public Google data.