District 4 / Westside

Ida B Wells-Barnett Outdoor Pool

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City-published park details

Ida B. Wells-Barnett Outdoor Pool on Portland.gov

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Ida B. Wells pool is closed for the season and is scheduled to re-open June 18, 2026.

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City label

Swim pool (outdoor)

Year acquired

1957

Official acres

0.519

City section

Neighborhood

Hillsdale

Location

1151 SW Vermont Street Portland, OR 97219

Directions

Hours

Pool Opens Thursday, June 18, 2026Monday - Friday: 8am to 8pmSaturday and Sunday: 12 to 6pm

Park history

The first Wilson Outdoor Pool was constructed in 1957 and opened in the summer of 1958, through an agreement with Portland Public Schools. In 2005, Wilson Pool received major renovations with funds from the 2002 Parks Levy.

In 2022, Wilson Outdoor Pool was renamed Ida B. Wells-Barnett Outdoor Pool through a community naming process. Former President Woodrow Wilson was known to have racist and segregationist views.

Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) was honored for her significant legacy as a Black female journalist, civil rights advocate, educator, and researcher. She was known for her leadership speaking out against lynching and fighting for women’s suffrage. She spoke and wrote to President Wilson in protest of segregation and discriminatory hiring practices.

All dogs must be leashed in this park.

Repair ledger

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QR destination

https://parks.portlandciviclab.org/parks/ida-b-wells-barnett-outdoor-pool-863?utm_source=park_qr&utm_medium=sign&utm_campaign=park_863

Public assets

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Swimmers and a lifeguard at Ida B Wells-Barnett Pool on a sunny summer day

Public photo from the official Portland.gov park page