Aquatics

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City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget Public Works > Portland Parks & Recreation > Aquatics Aquatics Budget Revenues by Fund 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed External Revenues $2,127,907 $2,134,240 $2,323,707 $2,539,110 General Fund $2,127,907 $2,134,240 $2,323,707 $2,539,110 Internal Revenues $6,756,309 $8,249,402 $7,452,066 $9,576,477 General Fund $6,756,309 $8,249,402 $7,452,066 $9,576,477 Grand Total $8,884,216 $10,383,642 $9,775,773 $12,115,587 Program Expenses by Major Object Program expenses only include personnel, internal materials and services, external materials and services, and capital. 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed Capital Outlay $35,016 $42,028 $0 $0 External Materials and $958,636 $1,011,965 $899,452 $1,027,236 Services Internal Materials and $284,033 $278,117 $336,185 $395,905 Services Personnel $7,802,569 $8,673,707 $8,540,136 $10,692,446 Grand Total $9,080,254 $10,005,817 $9,775,773 $12,115,587 Program Description and Goals Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) manages, maintains, and operates 11 aquatics facilities – four indoor community center pools and seven outdoor pools. The Aquatics program also features 19 interactive and decorative fountains. The program offers a variety of aquatic experiences, including lifesaving skills; swim lessons; group exercise classes; drop-in lap swimming; pre-competitive swim teams; therapy spas; and lifeguard, swim instructor, and water fitness instructor training certifications. Aquatics Program Outcomes: PP&R is committed to reducing cost as a barrier to access. For fee-based activities, PP&R has an Access Discount (up to 90%) for Portlanders with financial need. This approach supports the goal to reduce financial barriers and is tracked through community 893

City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget surveys that measure progress and disparities. Aquatics Program Actions: The Aquatics Program aims to enhance community access by monitoring two key action measures: the total amount of financial assistance provided and the attendance of participants using this assistance. The program also focuses on increasing registrations for swim lessons and participation in various other aquatic experiences, such as play swims, water fitness classes, and lap swimming. Key initiatives include offering diverse recreation opportunities, promoting swim instruction, ensuring affordability for Portlanders, and collaborating with schools to provide swim lessons for second-grade students. The program is committed to providing accessible and enriching aquatic experiences for the community. Services Swim lessons (adult/child, beginner, intermediate, advanced, adult); Lifeguard certification classes; Swim instructor certification class; Water fitness instructor certification class; Water fitness classes; Play swims; Lap swim; Junior lifeguard/junior swim instructor classes; Summer swim team Equity Impacts The Aquatics Program serves diverse groups, including Black, Indigenous, and immigrant communities, low-income families, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, youth, older adults, and people with disabilities. For years, the community has said that program fees create access barriers particularly impacting communities of color and East Portland residents. A 2024 community survey found that 23% of respondents, particularly people of color and residents of East Portland, reported cost as a barrier. To address disparities in access and outcomes, the program offers the Access Discount and partners with community organizations to expand access to swim lessons and water safety programs. Additionally, the program focuses on increasing job opportunities for underserved communities as lifeguards and swim instructors to ensure staff reflect the community served and staff participate in ongoing Interrupting Oppression training to support inclusive, respectful environments. The program supports compliance with ADA Title II and Title VI by providing inclusive programming and addressing accessibility needs. Changes to Program There were no substantial changes to this program in FY 2025-26. 894

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