Aquatics
Welcome to Sam Barlow Swim Pool
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Winter Break Schedule
Sam Barlow Pool will be offering a special winter break schedule that includes private swim lessons and recreation swims. Come make a splash during the break!
Private Lessons
Please fill out this private lesson request form if you are interested in the private lessons that are currently being offered at Gresham Pool.
Once submitted an aquatic staff member will email you back with the availability sheet for dates and time options. Directions will be included with that email. Please review the private lesson policies below.
FULL PAYMENT IS DUE at time of first lesson for all lessons that you book. See below for our private lesson and cancellation policies.
Recreation Swim
Recreation Swim Policies
- Children 8 years and younger MUST be accompanied by an adult IN THE WATER and within arms reach at all times.
- All children must be toilet trained in order to swim.
- Non-swimmers or those wearing lifejackets, and adult must be in the water within arms reach at all times. Lifejackets are not allowed in deep end of pool.
- Barlow and Gresham Pools do not provide lifejackets. All personal flotation devices must be Coast Guard Approved, of appropriate size and be work correctly as intended.
- Non-swimmers are not allowed in deep end or off diving boards and rope swings, even if they are wearing a lifejacket.
- A swim test must be completed prior to going into deep end, off diving boards and off rope swing. It is common for lifeguards to ask people to complete this swim test if they are not familiar with your swim abilities. This rule applies to all ages, including adults.
- Food is not allowed on deck.
- Please keep street shoes off pool deck.
- Glass containers are not allowed in pool facility.
- No long breath holding or prolonged repetitive breath holding, it's for your own safety!
- Barlow Pool only accepts cash or check. Checks are made payable to Sam Barlow High School (or SBHS).
- Gresham Pool accepts cash, check or card. Checks payable to Gresham High School (or GHS).
- Barlow Pool offers basketball hoops, balls, a low dive and a high dive. Sometimes various toys may or may not be available depending on repairs and/or number of participants in water.
- All outside toys and flotations must be approved by the head lifeguard.
- We do NOT allow water wings or large inflatables.
Cancellation & Private Lesson Policies
- All communication regarding cancellations and rescheduling must be done by replying to the confirmation email you receive.
- Cancellations and rescheduling are only accepted for cases of illness or emergency.
- We do not refund or reschedule for personal schedule changes or if alternative lesson spots become available.
- Cancellations must be done (by email) within 24 hours of each lesson in order to receive a refund, reschedule or credit.
- "No Shows" may result in all future lessons being taken off the schedule and will not be re-booked until payment is made for the no-show lesson and all future lessons.
- Please keep your confirmation email once you receive it.
- If the instructor that's normally scheduled cannot make a lesson date we will automatically look for a substitute instructor.
- If there are no substitutes available for your lesson we will call as far in advance as possible to cancel or reschedule. We will give a full refund or credit (your choice) for lessons we cannot reschedule for find a sub to cover.
Group Lessons School Year 2024-25
During the school year we offer children's swim lessons in cooperation with East County Swim School and Mt. Hood Swim Team. See below for dates and class times.
How to Register:
Click this link to begin registration. This link will redirect you to the East County Swim School page. These lessons are offered at 3 different pools, so make sure you scroll all the way down to Sam Barlow Pool class list. You will choose your class and time slot, and then complete the registration. If you are new to this program you'll create a login for the first time, and then future registration will go a little faster.
NOTE: Registration will not be available until the site goes live on the starting date listed to the left. You will not be able to add classes to your cart until that time. If the site does not show the class times, check back as they may be updating their session details.
If you have any questions regarding these lessons or problems with registration, contact Erin Bradley at eastcountyswim@gmail.com.
Private Lessons - School Year 2024/25
School Year 2024-25: Private lessons are not available at Barlow Pool for fall and winter, however Gresham Pool is currently offering limited Friday private lessons. See the "How to Schedule" section below to submit a request for the Gresham Pool private lessons.
Private and Semi-Private Lessons are for ages 3 and above, including teenage and adults. Private Lesson are 1 to 1 with instructor. Semi Private Lessons are available for those close in age and must be very similar skill level. Follow the instructions for scheduling listed below.
Adult and Teenage Lessons: Please note we have fewer instructors for these type of lessons but you can fill out a request. We will do our best to find an instructor and get you scheduled.
Private Lesson Prices
NEW! FULL PAYMENT IS DUE at time of first lesson for all lessons that you book. See below for private lesson and cancellation policies.
How to Schedule
Please fill out this private lesson request form if you are interested in the private lessons that are currently being offered at Gresham Pool.
Once submitted an aquatic staff member will email you back with the availability sheet for dates and time options. Directions will be included with that email. Please review the private lesson policies below.
Cancellation & Private Lesson Policies
- All communication regarding cancellations and rescheduling must be done by replying to the confirmation email you receive.
- Cancellations and rescheduling are only accepted for cases of illness or emergency.
- We do not refund or reschedule for personal schedule changes or if alternative lesson spots become available.
- Cancellations must be done (by email) within 24 hours of each lesson in order to receive a refund, reschedule or credit.
- "No Shows" may result in all future lessons being taken off the schedule and will not be re-booked until payment is made for the no-show lesson and all future lessons.
- Please keep your confirmation email once you receive it.
- If the instructor that's normally scheduled cannot make a lesson date we will automatically look for a substitute instructor.
- If there are no substitutes available for your lesson we will call as far in advance as possible to cancel or reschedule. We will give a full refund or credit (your choice) for lessons we cannot reschedule for find a sub to cover.
Pool Rentals
Pool rentals are available year-round for various different activities. Rental availability during fall is very limited due to high school sports.
Cost is $85 per hour for groups of up to 25 swimmers. Two hour minimum rental.
Rental cost includes lifeguards. Rental time is total facility time (including set up and dressing time). If you're interested in renting the pool, please fill out the rental form. Most availability is on weekends. Sometimes there is availability during weekday evenings (mostly during summer).
Swim Club and High School Sports
Location, Contact and Media Information
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We also send summer programming information out through the GBSD Peachjar.
Aquatic Director: Angela Miller
Phone: 503-258-4960
miller159@gresham.k12.or.us