MDCC - Adult BeginnerFull
Sep 28 – Oct 28Mon,Wed6:55 PM - 7:25 PM
Ages 14+
Eliot · District 2 · Facility site · 1.6 acres
Matt Dishman Community Center and Pool
Facility siteLimited access / participation
Check the operator’s hours and admission or registration terms; participation may be limited. Public-entry status is separate from wheelchair accessibility.
Classification and evidence
Official page label: Community and arts center; Atlas classification rules. Classification: source-labeled.
Source captured: 2026-06-02. Human verification: Pending.
Check current official informationPublished activities: shoot hoops, watch a show, and get online.
Getting there
77 NE Knott Street Portland, OR 97212
Dogs
Dogs on leash
Photo from the City's park pagePark history
The center is located on the site of the former Eliot Grade School. After the school was relocated, PP&R took it over in 1950 and remodeled the building, naming it the Knott Street Community Center. In the late 1960s, the local community lobbied to name the center after Matt Dishman, the first African-American Multnomah County sheriff and police officer in the city of Portland. The pool was added in 1992. In 2009, the fitness center was completely renovated.
In 2016, Matt Dishman’s pool and spa were fully renovated with funding from the 2014 Parks Replacement Bond. Improvements included resurfacing the pool shell to address hollow locations behind the plaster and cracks in the sub-surface of the pool floor, replacement of the spa with a larger capacity spa (expansion funded by System Development Charges) and new major mechanical systems, and the replacement of three fiberglass sand filters for the pool with one high-efficiency filter. In addition to the pool and spa, Matt Dishman Community Center received electrical system upgrades and a new roof in 2019-2020 thanks to the 2014 Parks Replacement Bond.
Installed on the lawn in front of the center is a pavilion sculpted by Jon Gierlich in 1996, aptly titled Angle of Repose. The artist combined traditional porch designs based on the historic Victorian architecture in the area with an urban plaza where people are encouraged to meet and interact.
From the City's page for this park.
Visitor amenities
Published amenities are checked separately from entry conditions. Each links to other documented locations; confirm current hours before visiting.
…gather
- watch a showStage or amphitheater
- get onlinePublic WiFi
- go insideIndoor space
- take a class or swimRecreation facility
- use a community centerCommunity center
- play indoor ballGymnasium
…compete
- play on a courtAny sport court
- shoot hoopsBasketball court
…remember and belong
- see public artPublic art
What kind of place this is
A building site — a community center, pool, or arts venue — where the building is the offer. Classified from official page labels it “Community and arts center”; our model.
What else should this park let you do?
Something specific to this park — the thing you'd use it for if it were here.
Send an idea for this park →School grounds nearby
Public school grounds within a half mile, by straight line. What is listed is what OpenStreetMap mappers have recorded, not an inventory. The district sets public access.
- Community Transition Program on MLK · Portland Public Schools · 0.1 acres0.2 mi
Nothing recorded inside the grounds yet.
- Harriet Tubman Middle · Portland Public Schools · 3.1 acres0.3 mi
Nothing recorded inside the grounds yet.
Beyond parks explains what opening a school ground would take.
School grounds: Metro RLIS. Features inside them: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Through the year
Seasonal facilities and listings captured by the Atlas. These records do not measure attendance, utilization or all activity at the site.
Counts describe captured listings, not attendance or all activity. No listings captured does not mean the site is unused.
Winter
Dec–Feb
Dark by 5 and wet most days: cover, lighting, indoor rooms, and paths that drain.
- go inside
- use a community center
- watch a show
- get online
- take a class or swim
- play indoor ball
+3 more
- play on a court
- shoot hoops
- see public art
5 programs · 0 events starts captured
Spring
Mar–May
Fields and gardens open; showers between sun. Leagues, planting, first picnics.
- watch a show
- get online
- go inside
- take a class or swim
- use a community center
- play indoor ball
+3 more
- play on a court
- shoot hoops
- see public art
2 programs · 0 events starts captured
Summer
Jun–Aug
Water, shade, long evenings — the season the system is built around.
- watch a show
- get online
- go inside
- take a class or swim
- use a community center
- play indoor ball
+3 more
- play on a court
- shoot hoops
- see public art
200 programs · 0 events starts captured
Fall
Sep–Nov
Light shortens and leagues wind down; shelters and lighting carry the season.
- watch a show
- get online
- go inside
- take a class or swim
- use a community center
- play indoor ball
+3 more
- play on a court
- shoot hoops
- see public art
114 programs · 0 events starts captured
What the record holds here, by season
| Season | Programs | Recurring events | One-time |
|---|---|---|---|
Winter Dec–Feb Partly published | 5 | — | — |
Spring Mar–May Not yet published | 2 | — | — |
Summer Jun–Aug Recorded from 2026-06-11 | 74 | 0 | 0 |
Fall Sep–Nov Recorded through 2026-10; 1 month still to come | 60 | 0 | 0 |
Our reading of the calendar
Which facilities count as in season is our model of Portland's year (splash pads and wading pools in summer; fields, gardens and interactive fountains spring through fall; everything else year-round) — not the City's schedule. Check posted hours for pools, splash pads, and restrooms. From 16 weekly catalog snapshots (2026-06-11 to 2026-10-12). "Programs" are distinct titles; "sections" are the catalog's individual records — a swim level at one time slot for one week is one section. Complete through 2026-10; later months fill in as registration opens. Winter counts fill in when winter registration opens.
Register for a program at Matt Dishman Community Center and Pool
Programs captured from Portland Parks & Recreation's catalog and matched to this property. Dates and availability may change; confirm current registration and waitlist options on ActiveNet.
MDCC - AngelfishFull
Sep 28 – Oct 28Mon,Wed4:55 PM - 5:25 PM
Up to age 1
MDCC - GoldfishFull
Sep 28 – Oct 28Mon,Wed4:55 PM - 5:25 PM
Ages 3–6
MDCC - GoldfishFull
Sep 28 – Oct 28Mon,Wed6:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Ages 3–6
MDCC - GoldfishFull
Sep 28 – Oct 28Mon,Wed6:55 PM - 7:25 PM
Ages 3–6
MDCC - OtterFull
Sep 28 – Oct 28Mon,Wed5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Ages 6–14
MDCC - OtterFull
Sep 28 – Oct 28Mon,Wed6:55 PM - 7:25 PM
Ages 6–14
MDCC - PenguinFull
Sep 28 – Oct 28Mon,Wed6:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Ages 6–14
Showing 8 of 112 programs at this park.
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The whole ecosystemOpportunity signal
No known partner is currently linked to Matt Dishman Community Center and Pool in the Partnership Atlas. This is an opportunity signal, not an official priority.
See opportunity signalsSupport this park
Real ways to help Matt Dishman Community Center and Pool and parks like it. This site does not process donations; every link below goes to an official giving or volunteering channel.
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How it's holding up
The City's own inventory of what is here and the condition it last recorded for each item. Dates are the source's; old dates mean no newer public assessment, not that nothing has happened since. Historical project estimates appear below; they are separate from these condition records.
Historical cost profile · 2023 reporting
Matt Dishman Community Center and Pool
Includes: Matt Dishman Community Center & Pool
$18.3M
9 distinct source rows. Proposed repair and improvement costs, not a current funding gap.
All-in annual service cost: Not established
Current remaining repair cost: Not verified
What the estimates cover
Other / mixed scope$13.9M
Energy & building systems$4.2M
Pools & water features$166.1K
Categories are Atlas labels based on project titles. Expansion and new provision are included where proposed; a project can include several kinds of work.
The work, cost & reason (9 source rows)
Renovations and code upgrades$13,784,150
Asset as named in source: Matt Dishman Community Center and Pool
Seismic / structural upgrades, new windows, floors, siding, insulation, mechanical, electrical, lighting, AC in CC; new roof, mechanical, energy upgrades, fire suppression, etc. at pool.
KGW table row 673. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Replace old HVAC system$4,080,007
Asset as named in source: Matt Dishman Community Center & Pool
Replace HVAC system that was installed before 2000 and add air conditioning to rear gymnasium and lobby
KGW table row 668. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Pool shell replaster$133,993
Asset as named in source: Matt Dishman Community Center and Pool
This is Recurrence paroject that due every 10. Dishman pool will need to be replastered on or before 2026. See Project phases
KGW table row 671. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Upgrade Fire Protection$131,926
Asset as named in source: Matt Dishman Community Center and Pool
Provide automatic sprinkler protection throughout the building.
KGW table row 672. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Install MMA non-slip flooring$102,000
Asset as named in source: Matt Dishman Community Center and Pool
Install MMA non-slip flooring throughout both locker room and all three all user changing rooms. Current flooring is tile and is very slippery. Many customers have fallen.
KGW table row 675. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗MDCC Pool Cover$32,101
Asset as named in source: Matt Dishman Community Center and Pool
Purchase pool covers for all indoor leisure & lap pools
KGW table row 669. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Eletric lock$17,990
Asset as named in source: Matt Dishman Community Center and Pool
Add Electric lock to all doors.
KGW table row 670. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗ESPC-III_Buildings Lighting to LEDs$11,760
Asset as named in source: Community Center & Pool
LED conversion for Exterior and Interior Lights
KGW table row 674. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗Improve lighting from enterance to Parking lot$10,200
Asset as named in source: Parking Lot
The current lights from enterance to parking lot are not sufficient and creating safety concern. Check attached email for more detail
KGW table row 676. Source field: “Escalated Estimate.” Estimate date, inflation basis, funded amount and completion status are not supplied.
Original source table ↗3 of 19 assessed built records are rated poor or very bad in the separate condition dataset. Condition ratings do not determine these dollar estimates.
Source: KGW’s November 2023 table. Current status, remaining scope and funding are unverified. Exact duplicate rows count once; other scope overlaps remain unresolved.
Compare repair estimates across parks →Annual service · FY 2026–27 adopted
$3.2M in linked site-account budgets
This is the known portion across 1 named account, including personnel, materials, City services and any capital outlay. It is budgeted, not actual spending or the full cost of this park.
Later budget supplements and unallocated shared services are not included.
Annual breakdown & district context →District picture · District 2
This park in the district picture
The same public records, read the same way for every property, so this park can be set next to its district. Each figure keeps its own source and date. “Not available” means the source has no record for this property. It is not a zero.
People nearby
- Residents within a half mile
- 7,620
- Households within a half mile
- 4,008
2020 Census blocks whose centre point lies within a half mile of the park boundary, measured in a straight line. Residents, not visitors. Blocks outside the city limits count.
Recorded backlog
- Open backlog IDs
- 12
- Closed backlog IDs
- 10
Records in the PP&R backlog map workbook that name this property. The workbook publishes no cost field, so these are counts of records, not dollars.
Active capital projects
- Active geocoded projects
- 0
Geocoded PP&R capital projects at this property, a subset of the full capital program. The cost is the published estimated total project cost, not spending to date.
Registered programs
- Program sections
- 100
- Registrations
- 570
- On a waitlist
- 410
- Venues
- Matt Dishman Community Center, Matt Dishman Cmty Ctr, Matt Dishman Indoor Pool, Matt Dishman Community Center 77 NE Knott Ave, Matt Dishman 77 NE Knott St., Matt Dishman Community Center 77 NE Knott St.
ActiveNet snapshot taken September 15, 2026. Sections are scheduled classes or sessions; registrations are enrolments on that date, not attendance.
Who is on record
No partner agreement on record
The department-provided directory names no agreement here. Friends groups without a formal agreement are not captured.
From the department-provided partnership directory. It records what is on paper, not who does each task.
Condition across all assets
Citywide condition atlasAcross 19 assessed assets at this park, 16% are in poor or very-bad condition (rated 4–5). Pooled from the City's public assessment layers — buildings, bridges, playgrounds, courts, fields, fences, paths and amenities.
This count comes from the City's rated asset layers; the “Public assets” list below is a separate furnishings inventory, so its items and scores are counted separately and the two totals need not match.
Good · 0Above fair · 9Fair · 7Poor · 1Very bad · 2
Assessed asset families here
Amenities & furnishings2007 (2007–2026)Buildings2018Fences2022Pathways & trailsSport courts
Condition is rated 1 (good) to 5 (very bad); no score means not yet assessed and is excluded. Park trees are inventoried separately and not counted here. These assessment records do not contain repair costs. Historical project estimates are shown separately.
Repair ledger
Public data does not currently flag repair candidates for this park. Additional PP&R maintenance exports can be added without changing the page structure.
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Seen something here that's broken, fixed, or missing from this list? Records are updated periodically; tell us what you see.
Send a condition note →Public assets
All 11Furnishings the City inventories here, with each item's condition score — 1 is good, 5 is very bad. Asset photos aren't public yet.
Bike Rack×4
3332
Permanent Bollard×4
2222
Art Work×1
–
Bench×1
2
Permanent Trash Can×1
3
Official Portland.gov profile
From the City's park page
Matt Dishman Community Center on Portland.gov
Matt Dishman Community Center is open seven days a week. Contact information and hours are listed on the menu to the right on a computer or at the bottom of the page if using a mobile device.
Schedule Update: Monday, June 1, 2026– Matt Dishman Pool is closed for health and safety protocols. The pool will re-open at 8am on Tuesday, June 2.
Matt Dishman Community Center is a regional, full-service community center that includes a fitness center and an indoor swimming pool. We offer a variety of activities for people of all ages. Please call our front desk at 503-823-3673 if you have any questions.
When there is extreme weather, we will post schedule changes here, and you can find more up-to-date Weather Information and Closures.
City label
Community and arts center
Year acquired
1950
Official acres
1.618
City section
NE
Neighborhood
Eliot
Hours
Monday through Friday: 5:30am to 8pmSaturday: 9am to 5pmSunday: 8am to 5pm*The pool closes 30 minutes before the building, and special hours may apply—view the link to pool schedules. Building Closures and Special HoursMay 25: Open 10am to 6pmJune 19: Open 10am to 6pmJuly 3: Open 10am to 6pmJuly 4: Closed
Amenities and activities
Fitness roomGymnasiumPreschool programStatue or public artWeight roomWireless internet access (WiFi)Stage (indoor)Basketball court (indoor)
All dogs must be leashed in this park.
This page, on a sign
The QR label for this park points here. Print labels →
https://parks.portlandciviclab.org/parks/matt-dishman-community-center-and-pool-1117?utm_source=park_qr&utm_medium=sign&utm_campaign=park_1117
Where this comes from
Facilities from the City's amenity pages and asset layers; hours, photo, and history from the City's park page; programs and events from its catalogs; condition from PortlandMaps public records. Where the City publishes nothing, this page says so instead of guessing.