Frequently Asked Questions - Aquatic Center
Hermiston Parks & Recreation has updated the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center pool pass structure to provide a simpler, more consistent, and more flexible pricing system for our guests.
In previous years, the Family Pass created confusion because household size and family definitions can vary significantly. This made the pass difficult to apply fairly and consistently. To better serve the community, the City has moved to individual Splash Pass options with quantity discounts available at the time of purchase.
The new Splash Pass structure allows guests to take advantage of lower per-pass pricing when multiple passes are purchased in the same transaction. These passes do not have to be limited to members of the same family or household. Guests may purchase passes with friends, neighbors, or others in one transaction to receive the quantity discount.
For the 2026 season, Splash Pass pricing is:
| Number of Passes | Cost |
| 1 Pass Purchased | $85 |
| 2-3 Passes Purchased | $65 per pass |
| 4-6 passes purchased | $55 per pass |
| 7-14 passes purchased | $50 per pass |
| *Passes must be purchased in one transaction, need not be in the same household. | |
Passes must be purchased in one transaction with one form of payment. Only one discount may be applied per transaction.
This updated structure keeps pool access affordable while making pricing easier to understand for both guests and staff. Based on an approximately 77-day pool season, an $85 Splash Pass breaks down to about $1.10 per day, with even greater value available through the quantity discount.
These changes help ensure fair access, clearer pricing, and continued support for the long-term operation of the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center.
Personal sized coolers are allowed. Size must not exceed 14"L x 10"W x 12"H. No glass or alcohol.
Our facility does allow outside food. No alcohol or glass is permitted on property, including the parking area. Food must be consumed in designated eating areas which are away from the pool deck. Please remember to clean up after yourself, throw away or recycle all trash. Large party platters, soft coolers filled with food, pizza and other like items are restricted to the personal cooler guidelines. Rental of the picnic shelter or the lazy river umbrella allows outside food such as party platters and pizza.
We also have a full concession stand with food, treats and drinks!
Yes, all patrons entering the facility must pay the entrance fee per Oregon Public Health Division.
We do not allow inflatable toys due to the potential dangers they may cause. Dive rings are okay. The lazy river will not hold large inflatables.
Lifejackets and puddle jumpers must be Coast Guard approved. Our friendly staff will check your device to make sure it is approved for the facility. Please call us if you have a question if your device is Coast Guard approved. Parents/Guardians must be within arms reach of a child in a lifejacket/puddle jumper.
It is well recognized that even children who are comfortable and experienced using a lifejacket can become a victim to drowning/near drowning in lifeguarded facilities. Assuming the lifejacket is fitted and worn properly it can still be a danger. This is because a lifejacket can and often will raise the feet of a person off of the floor of the pool as it takes over and begins the floatation of the person. When this occurs the lifejacket can either flip the person onto their back or onto their face. It is more common for it to flip them forward than backwards. If a child does not have the skill needed to flip themselves over onto their back it is difficult for them to even lift their face out of the water. It is recommended that lifejackets be used as one layer of protection but that they should not replace the touch supervision of a child under the age of 5. The leading cause of death in the United States for ages 1-4 is drowning.
We do not allow arm floaties as they are not a Coast Guard approved floatation device.
Day use lockers are available in our locker rooms. We sell locks for $5.
Yes, there are extra picnic tables scattered around the facility.
We offer several options for private parties. Click here to go to our Rental’s page.
Umbrellas and small pop-up tents are allowed. Pop-up shade canopies (ex: 10x10 canopies) are not allowed. We do have areas with shade covers and you can reserve - the Lazy River Rental and Picnic Shelter.
Disposable or reusable diapers are okay in the pool. We sell the reusable type at the pool. We also sell sunscreen, goggles, and locks.
The HFAC may close or specific pools may be closed down unexpectedly due to various instances, such as:
- Lighting within 25 miles
- AQI Air Index over 200 (smokey air)
- Code Brown - foreign matter in the pool
- Low patron count (typically due to low temperatures)
- Other unforeseen circumstances
If a pool is closed, staff gives it their best effort to get the pool back open in a reasonable amount of time based on the standards set by the State of Oregon.
Only service animals are allowed into the pool area. They must be 10’ from the water. Waste removal is the responsibility of the animal’s owner. If the animal exhibits aggressive behavior towards others, the patron and animal may be asked to leave. If you are traveling with a pet, consider checking with our local veterinary offices about day kenneling.
