Jim Parsley Community Center: Hours, Programs, Rentals & Map

Is Jim Parsley Community Center Still Open?

No. Vancouver Public Schools announced that Jim Parsley Community Center permanently closed effective August 1, 2026.

Former Address, Entrance & Telephone

The former address can still be useful for historical records, past registrations and identifying the correct Vancouver Public Schools property.

Do not use the former JPCC telephone number as a guaranteed active swim or event reservation line. For current aquatics, contact Propstra directly.

Where Did Jim Parsley Swim Lessons Move?

Vancouver Public Schools announced on August 31, 2026, that swim lessons previously associated with Jim Parsley would be offered at Propstra Aquatic Center beginning in October.

Read Vancouver Public Schools’ swim-program relocation announcement.

Propstra Swimming Schedule: Public Swim & Fitness

Propstra offers public swimming, lap swimming, youth lessons and aquatic exercise. It has separate lap and warm-water leisure pools.

The published pool calendar is subject to change. Public swim may use only part of a pool when lessons or classes are taking place.

What Swimming Facilities Are Available?

• Lap pool: Six lanes, 25 yards long, approximately 80–83°F, with depth up to 4 feet 2 inches.
• Leisure pool: Warm water, approximately 90–94°F, with a zero-depth entry area, jets and family-friendly shallow-water features.
• Swim classes: Age-based instruction, with advance enrollment.
• Low-impact exercise: Aquatic fitness and gentle movement classes.
• Changing areas: Locker rooms and pool-entry procedures, subject to the facility’s rules.

For a comparison of another recreation center with separate lap-pool, leisure-pool and activity schedules, see our Matt Ross Community Center pool and visitor guide. That Kansas facility does not share Vancouver’s admission or registration rules.

Swim Lesson Ages & Levels at Propstra

The current official lessons page describes instruction for infants, preschool children and older youth.

How to Register for Propstra Swim Lessons

1. Check age eligibility. Choose infants/toddlers, preschool or youth lessons.
2. Select the appropriate level. Use the district’s class descriptions rather than registering solely by age.
3. Open the official Propstra page. Find the youth swim lesson registration link.
4. Choose an available date and time. Confirm the current session and exact lesson level.
5. Review the price. The published October–November 2026 session costs $96 for eight lessons.
6. Register in advance. Complete the required participant details and payment.
7. Prepare for swimming. Follow the pool’s swimwear, guardian and check-in requirements.
8. Keep the confirmation. Verify the first class date and any closure or make-up lesson policies.

For a different example of aquatic classes, resident pricing and indoor water recreation, see our Monon Community Center aquatics guide. The Carmel, Indiana program is unrelated to Vancouver Public Schools.

Propstra Public Swim: Before-You-Go Rules

Vancouver Public Schools publishes several practical entry and pool rules.

• Arrive approximately five minutes before the scheduled public swim period.
• Pay at the front desk using a card where possible; exact cash is accepted.
• Take a quick shower in the locker room before entering the pool.
• Follow the scheduled start and end times.
• Leave the water promptly when your swim period ends.
• Check if the leisure pool or lap lanes are available during your chosen block.
• Stay home when you or a member of your group is ill.
• Follow the lifeguards’ and staff members’ directions.

The provider also advertises 20-swim punch cards and accepted senior fitness programs, including One Pass, Renew Active and Silver&Fit. Verify eligibility and whether your specific health plan participates before relying on a covered visit.

What Happened to Jim Parsley Camps, Gym & Climbing Wall?

Before closure, JPCC offered recreational programs, summer camps, a swimming pool, gymnasium activities and a climbing wall.

Old third-party directories may still describe the climbing wall, waterslide, hot tub or pool parties as available. These descriptions reflect the site’s former operation.

Our community recreation center planning guide explains how to check active gyms, pools, schedules and membership rules when a facility has changed or closed.

Can You Still Rent Jim Parsley Community Center?

Not as an operating community recreation center. The former JPCC facility has permanently closed. Old pool rental documents, classroom reservations, admission pricing and birthday-party schedules should not be used as active booking options.

What to Do for an Event or Party

1. Decide whether you need a pool party, meeting room, gym, classroom or school building.
2. For a swimming event, call Propstra Aquatic Center at 360-313-3625 and ask whether any private swim rental is currently approved.
3. For school-district space, use the Vancouver Public Schools website to locate current building-use or rental instructions.
4. Ask about the available location, guest capacity, insurance and supervision.
5. Request the current written rental quote and terms.
6. Do not send invitations until the venue confirms the reservation.

For practical help finding another facility and comparing room capacities, deposits, insurance and cancellation rules, use our community center rental comparison guide.

What About Other Services at the Former Site?

The archived JPCC website identifies other organizations associated with the larger school-district property, including:

• Free Clinic of Southwest Washington.
• Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington.

For questions about the larger Vancouver Public Schools site, the district’s general telephone number is 360-313-1000.

Official Vancouver Public Schools directory.

Map: Former JPCC vs. Current Propstra Pool

For an upcoming swim, navigate to Propstra rather than the former JPCC entrance. Confirm that your appointment, lesson or activity specifically identifies Propstra.

Checklist for Former JPCC Visitors

• Do not visit Jim Parsley expecting open swim, gym or climbing-wall access.
• Update any saved JPCC bookmarks or calendar entries.
• Use Propstra’s current address: 605 N. Devine Road.
• Call 360-313-3625 for Propstra aquatics questions.
• Check the public swim block rather than general facility hours alone.
• For youth lessons, select an age- and ability-appropriate level.
• Verify registration and the current session price before paying.
• Ask separately about pool rentals; former JPCC parties no longer apply.
• For former JPCC camps or recreation programs, contact Vancouver Public Schools.
• For partner services at the old campus, verify the provider’s current address independently.

Official Sources & Current Actions

• Jim Parsley Community Center — official permanent closure notice
• Vancouver Public Schools — August 31, 2026 swim relocation announcement
• Propstra Aquatic Center — current public swim, lessons, admission and schedule
• Vancouver Public Schools — district services and general contact

Independent visitor information guide updated October 2026. Community-center.org is not affiliated with Vancouver Public Schools. The district controls aquatics operations, program registration, facility-use rules and schedule changes. Historic Jim Parsley information is included to help visitors understand the closure, not to advertise unavailable recreation services.