Community Center
Event Venue
Health
Gym
Sports Activity Location
Fitness Center
Swimming Pool

Northeast Community Center (NECC)

1630 NE 38th Ave, Portland, OR 97232, USA

68 Reviews

About

Clean, old-school community hub offering a fitness center, a heated pool, swimming lessons and dance classes.

The NECC features two pools with distinct temperatures: the lap pool is typically maintained at 84°F (29°C), while the warm water leisure pool is kept at a more relaxed 90°F (32°C).

What are people saying (AI review summary)? This community center is overwhelmingly praised for its welcoming, non-judgmental, and family-like atmosphere, which fosters a strong sense of belonging, friendships, and diversity among members and staff. Reviewers consistently highlight its positive impact on personal well-being, including increased independence, happiness, mental peace, and healthier habits. While the facilities are described as dated, not fancy, and with well-used but varied equipment, they are considered clean and perfectly functional, offering a range of activities such as swimming lessons, basketball leagues, and youth programs. The staff is consistently noted for being friendly, patient, and welcoming, contributing to the center's status as a cherished local resource with a long history of family involvement, even accepting benefits like Silver Sneakers.

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  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Parking Lot

Reviews

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Holley McMichael July 8th, 2025
Holley McMichael

This place has saved my life.... From them welcoming me "as I am"....From making me feel like family, I've gained: more independence, strength, happiness, freedom, better mindset, mental peace, calming heart, healthier habits, mental well-being, friendships, the list could continue.... Come see for yourself 💜

Samantha Smith March 25th, 2025
Samantha Smith

If you are looking for a community focused place to gather and work out with no judgement from others this is your place! The facilities are dated and equipment, while a great variety, is well used. It's not fancy, but if you want to feel comfortable it's fantastic!

Grady Gilkey February 15th, 2025
Grady Gilkey

Been going to the NECC since I was a year old, it’s an amazing place and my family goes here all the time. One of the nicest community centers with fun activities. Great memories from playing for their basketball league when I was younger and their is so many fun things you can do from the swim team to open gym basketball to their youth sections just makes it the best place.

Robin Healy November 25th, 2024
Robin Healy

Our family has belonged off and on since it was still the YMCA. Just rejoined in September, I come primarily for the pool. Yes, it's not as fancy as a 24 Hour Fitness Center but if that's what you want, it's right around the corner. I find it to be clean enough for me, but it's not a brand new facility by any means. Always a smile from the front desk when I check in and the other members are friendly and welcoming. If you are a senior and have a 'Silver Sneakers' type benefit you can use it to join. A real COMMUNITY center, members are mostly from the immediate area.

Sneha Thakkar September 7th, 2024
Sneha Thakkar

My daughters have taken swimming lessons here for over a year. My oldest just started after care. They love it and the staff and coaches are always welcoming and patient. I also appreciate that there is diversity in the staff and members. Great community center!

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Opening Hours

Sunday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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