Yes! We will enforce all safety rules.
Walking Paths & Trails
Trail Map
Download a Trail Map (pdf)
Trails
Cox Creek Loop/Waverly Lake Loop
From Waverly Lake Loop on the east side of the bridge over Cox Creek, cross Old Salem road and follow the creek to Waverly Street and back.
- 0.65 miles down and back Cox Creek trail
- 1.35 miles Waverly and the Cox Creek trail
Dave Clark Trail
Monteith Park to Bowman Park. Paved trail runs along the south side of the Willamette River. You will see firsthand the beginning steps of redevelopment of historically industrial property to mixed use housing and retail on Albany's waterfront. The trail opens up onto residential Front Avenue which leads to Geary Street and the entrance to Bowman Park. Distance: 1.5 miles each way (3.0 round trip)
Lexington Park
Path running along the perimeter of the park is 5000' or 95% of a mile (a mile being 5280')
Oak Creek Greenbelt Trail
A soft surface trail that connects Teloh Calapooia Park with the Calapooia River and neighborhoods to the north. Distance: 1.8 miles
Periwinkle Creek Trail
A paved, flat bicycle and pedestrian path that runs along Periwinkle Creek from the northwest corner of Grand Prairie Park to the Albany Boys and Girls Club.
- Grand Prairie Park to 21st Street - .87 miles
- Grand Prairie Park to Queen Ave - 1.15 miles
- Grand Prairie Park to Boys and Girls Club - 1.8 miles
- Grand Prairie Park/ Boys and Girls Club/ Grand Prairie (Round Trip) - 3.61 miles
Simpson Park Trail
Starting from the parking lot and continuing until the path ends in a grassy area with one very narrow path heading back toward the river. Dirt path. Distance: 2.36 miles down and back
Swanson Park Connector
Proposed paved path on the north side of highway 99 that connects Swanson Park with the nearby Amtrak/Transit Center. Distance: .35 mile
Takena Landing Trail
A soft surface path running on the north side of the Willamette River. Trail starts at the boat landing and heads to the east. As you travel down the trail the sounds of the city gradually give way to the rhythmic sounds of the river. The end of the trail loops back and allows you to return the way you came. Distance: 1.5 miles each way
Timber Linn Park
A paved path from Timber Linn parking lot to highway 20 and back along airport side of Price road to the crosswalk at the fairgrounds and back to the parking lot. Distance: 1.47 miles
Waverly Lake Loop
This paved path starts at the parking lot, and follows the banks of Waverly Lake. Distance: .70 miles
*All Distances Approximate
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Cool! Pool
Admission or Passes
Per Session Admission or Monthly Passes
About pool capacity and monthly passes
We are required to maintain a specific ratio of lifeguards to pool users. Half of our capacity is reserved for those who register, while the remaining spots are first-come, first-served. If the pool reaches capacity, we cannot allow additional entries. Monthly pass holders can skip the line and do not need to register in advance.
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Monthly Pass You can skip the line and do not need to register in advance! |
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| In-City | Other | In-City | Other | |
| Adult (18-54) | $5.75 | $7.25 | $33 | $44 |
| Senior (55+) | $5.25 | $6.75 | $28 | $37 |
| Youth (4-17) | $5.25 | $6.75 | $28 | $37 |
| Tot (0-3) | $4 | $5.25 | $28 | $37 |
| Adult Fitness Classes | $6.25 | $7.75 | Included | |
| Senior Fitness Classes | $5.75 | $7.25 | Included | |
| Family (up to 6 people in same household) |
— | — | $55 | $74 |
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Monthly passes:
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Hours and Activities
Hours and Activities
The Cool! Pool season runs from
the first Saturday of summer vacation in June
through 3:45 p.m. on Labor Day Monday.
Holiday closures:
- all day Wednesday, June 19
- at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, July 4
Rec Swim
- An adult must be present with all children under 8 years old.
- Bring your own toys and masks.
- Snorkels and fins approved only during family swim.
- All lifejackets must be Coast Guard approved.
| Days | Time |
|---|---|
| M-F | 10:45am-12:15pm |
| 12:30-2pm | |
| 2:15-3:45pm | |
| 5-6:30pm | |
| Sa-Su | 12:30-2pm |
| 2:15-3:45pm |
Fitness Activities
Lap Swim
| Days | Time |
|---|---|
| M-F | 4-5pm |
River Current Exercise Class
| Days | Time |
|---|---|
| M-F | 9:30-10:30am |
| M-Th | 4-5pm |
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! No glass or ceramics are permitted on site.
Cool Pool has added advanced reservations for our recreation swims. This system will allow half of our capacity to pre-register. The other half will be first come first serve at the pool.
- Children under the age of 8 (7 and under) must be accompanied by someone 16 or older.
- Children under the age of 6 (5 and under) require a guardian, 16 or older, in the water with them at all times at ACP, and where the child cannot touch the bottom at Cool!
- Children wearing a PFD must have someone 16 or older within arms reach at all times at ACP, and everywhere except the zero depth area at Cool!
Members enjoy the privilege of skipping the line when we open for each swim. Reservations are not needed.
Scholarship Punch passes have been replaced with a monthly scholarship admission. These may be purchased for an individual child or for a family, if there is more than one child.
Yes. According to the slide manufacturer, and to be in compliance with insurance, the minimum height to use the slide is 48 inches.
A risk management assessment pointed to possible injuries associated with using the slide for people shorter than the height requirement.
Please see our facebook page @albanyparksandrecretion for up-to-date closures.
- Cool Pool will be closed during any Thunderstorm, or when the rain is so severe that the pool bottom cannot be seen in the deepest area. We will re-open as soon as the storm clears.
- Cool Pool will close at the end of swim in progress when the Air Quality Index exceeds 150.
- When Cool Pool closes due to inclement weather, rentals will be permitted to reschedule to an available time at no additional cost. If a time is unavailable to reschedule, a full refund will be issued.
- The LEAD GUARD on duty at the time of closure will contact the rental party to let them know that the rental is being cancelled due to inclement weather.
- Pool rentals are available from 7-8 pm Mon-Fri and 4-8 pm Sat and Sun.
- Rentals may be booked beginning 90 days prior to the rental date, and must be booked at least 10 days in advance.
- Rentals are not scheduled until we have received all fees and confirmed the date is available.
- All pool rentals are booked through albanyparksandrecreation.perfectmind.com
Opening date is typically the first Saturday in June after school is out for the summer until the Monday of Labor Day in September.
Cool! Pool is closed all day for Juneteenth and closed at 3:45 on July 4.
No. Double riders are not allowed.
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Waverly Lake Paddle Boat and Kayak Rentals
Open June—September
Hours:
Last boat out 30 minutes before closing time listed below.
Tuesday – Friday:
- Paddleboats: noon – 7:00 p.m.
- Kayaks: 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday:
- Paddleboats: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Kayaks: 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Closed on City-recognized holidays. Hours are subject to change without notice.
Location:
Waverly Park
3154 Pacific Blvd SE
Albany, OR 97321
Prices:
- Paddleboats: $7.50 per half hour
- Two-Person Kayaks: $7.50 per half hour
- One-Person Kayak: $5.00 per half hour
- VISA & Mastercard only. No cash or checks accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! We even have infant size lifejackets.
Yes! Make sure you have the proper license.
Yes! USCG Approved Lifejackets must be worn at all times by all boaters. We have Infant through Adult lifejackets available. Individuals requiring Extra-Large lifejackets must provide their own.
- Fishing gear, if you want to fish.
- USCG Approved Lifejackets must be worn at all times by all boaters. We have Infant through Adult lifejackets available. Individuals requiring Extra-Large lifejackets must provide their own.
All boats are first come - first served. There are no reservations.
- First come, first serve boats may be paid for on-site with a credit card.
Rentals are 30 minutes.
- 3 comfortably, 4 can squeeze on a paddle boat.
- 1-person kayaks are for 1 adult (16 or older, under 150 pounds), no pets.
- 2-person kayaks are for 1 adult (16 or older), and 1 passenger (any age), no pets.
The cost to rent a boat is $7.50 per half hour.
16 to ride alone, any age with an adult.
There is a bathroom located near the boats, in the parking lot off Pacific.
Private boats, watercrafts, or use of boat ramp prohibited at Waverly Lake during Albany Parks & Recreation rental Paddle Boat/Kayak season. Rental season runs mid-June through early September.
- We are open Tuesday - Sunday.
- See times listed above on our daily schedule.
Thunder and Lightning
- All boats will be immediately recalled if there is thunder or lightning in the area.
- We will reopen if the storm clears with more than 3 hours remaining for normal operation, otherwise paddle boats will close for the day.
Temperature and Air Quality
- Paddle boats will close when temperatures reach 95 degrees and/or the Air Quality Index reaches 151. Boats currently in the water will be able to finish their ½ hour rental.
- If the temperature is forecasted to reach 100 degrees or above, paddle boats not open for the day. The paddle boats will reopen on the next regularly scheduled day where the forecasted temperature is below 100 degrees.
Stay Informed
Please see our Facebook page @albanyparksandrecreation for up-to-date closures.
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Albany Community Pool
Admission / Passes
Per Session Admission or Monthly Passes
Monthly passes work at both Albany Community Pool and Cool Pool and include fitness classes, lap swims, and open/recreation swims. They auto-renew until the pass holder calls to cancel.
| Drop-In Per Session | Monthly Pass Memberships | ||
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| In-City | Other | In-City | Other |
| Adult Lap and Rec Swim (18-54) | |||
| $5.75 | $7.25 | $33 | $44 |
| Senior Lap and Rec Swim (55+) | |||
| $5.25 | $6.75 | $28 | $37 |
| Youth Lap and Rec Swim (4-17) | |||
| $5.25 | $6.75 | $28 | $37 |
| Adult Fitness Classes | |||
| $6.75 | $8.25 | Included in Monthly Pass | |
| Senior Fitness Classes | |||
| $6.25 | $7.75 | Included in Monthly Pass | |
| Family (up to 6 people, same household, includes sports practice times) | $55 | $74 | |
| Swim Team Sports Pass (does not include Rec Swim) | $28 | $37 | |
| Swim Team Guest (does not include Rec Swim) | $3 | $3 | |
Please also note:
- Adults required for all household groups, and must be in the water with household members under age 16 and within reach of a child wearing a flotation device. Members of households must remain together.
- Bring your own toys and masks, (snorkels and fins approved only during household recreation and lap swim). All lifejackets must be Coast Guard approved.
Rentals
Rentals are handled on a case-by-case basis, please call 541-967-4521 for more information.
Drop-In Programs
Drop-In Programs
Rec Swim
| M | Tu | W | Th | F | Sa |
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| 6:30-8pm | — | 6:30-8pm | — | 6:30-8pm | 1-3pm |
Lap Swim
| M | Tu | W | Th | F | Sa |
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| 5:30-8:30am | 5:30-8:30am | 5:30-8:30am | 5:30-8:30am | 5:30-8:30am | — |
| Noon-2pm | Noon-2pm | Noon-2pm | Noon-2pm | Noon-2pm | Noon-1pm |
| 6-7pm | — | 6-7pm | — | 6-7pm | — |
Classes
Classes
Senior Fitness
| M | Tu | W | Th | F |
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| 7-7:50am | 7-7:50am | — | 7-7:50am | 7-7:50am |
| 8-8:50am | 8-8:50am | — | 8-8:50am | 8-8:50am |
Aquajogging (deep water aerobics using flotation)
| M | Tu | W | Th | F |
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| 6-7pm | Noon–1pm | 6-7pm | Noon-1pm | — |
Shallow Water Aerobics (~4 ft)
| M | Tu | W | Th | F |
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| — | 8–9pm | — | 8–9pm | — |
Youth Lessons
Youth Lessons
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–6:30pm, 6:35–7:05pm, and 7:10–7:40pm
- Based on the American Red Cross progression.
- Pre-School Levels 1-4 for ages 3, 4, 5
- Levels 1-6 for ages 6 and up.
Closures
Closures
- Saturday, August 24 through Sunday, September 8, 2024 – Annual Maintenance
- Saturday, September 21, 2024 – High School Water Polo Tournament
- Saturday, November 2 through November 3, 2024 – AAA Invitational (Turkey Dive)
- Monday, November 11, 2024 – Veteran’s Day
- Thursday, November 28 through Saturday, November 30, 2024 – Thanksgiving Holiday
- Tuesday, December 24 at 2:00 pm through Wednesday, December 25, 2024 – Christmas Holiday
- Tuesday December 31 at 2:00 pm through Wednesday, January 1, 2025 – New Year’s Holiday
- Saturday, January 11, 2025 – Pre District 4 A Sprint Meet
- Monday, January 20, 2025 – Martin Luther King Day
- Sunday, February 9, 2025 – AAA Final Countdown Open
- Friday, February 14 through Saturday, February 15, 2025 – 4A District Championships
- Sunday, February 16, 2024 – AAA Swim Meet
- Saturday, February 22, 2025 – South Albany Band Competition
- Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 8am until Noon – iSwim4Kids
- Friday, May 2 at 2:00 pm through Sunday May 4, 2025 – AAA Invitational
- Monday, May 26, 2025 – Memorial Day
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Park System Master Plan
Albany’s 2021 Parks Master Plan provides critical direction for enhancing the City system of parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open space. Underway when the 2020 pandemic and affiliated recession hit, the plan evolved to directly respond to City opportunities and challenges.
- A $5 million backlog of deferred maintenance and capital projects.
- The temporary cancellation of programs/events and facility closures to respond to COVID-19 health restrictions.
- A recent round of budget cuts, a shortage of operations funding, and competing funding needs.
- 35.5 acres of undeveloped park land to build, plus 880+ acres to maintain.
- A growing population and employment base increasing the demand for parks, facilities, programs, and trails over the next 10 years.
Informed by community input and priorities, this Parks Master Plan provides a realistic assessment of the park system, identifies future trends and needs, and defines a 5- and 10-year action plan to invest in the City’s highest priority projects.
Developed concurrently with a revised Systems Development Charge (SDC) Methodology, the Parks Master Plan provides a framework to guide the City in setting priorities and making decisions about the provisions of parks, trails, open space, natural areas, recreation facilities, and programs.
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