20-punch Aquatics Fitness Pass to be reinstated Feb. 17

The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District is bringing back a pass that has proven popular with many aquatics patrons.

THPRD is reinstating its Aquatics Fitness Pass, which entitles the user to participate 20 times in any water exercise class the park district offers at its eight pools. The pass is good for one year. Examples of classes for which it may be used include Cardio Core, Deep Water Warrior, Aqua Zumba, and many more.

The pass – which many patrons know as the “20-punch pass” – will become available again next Tuesday, Feb. 17, after THPRD completes administrative details. It will be offered for $100 ($75 senior/youth). Like all THPRD fees and charges, the price is designed to adequately recover costs of providing classes and programs. The previous price was $74.50 ($56 senior/youth).

THPRD has changed or is changing many of its fee policies as a result of a service and financial sustainability analysis that was completed in 2013. The park district discontinued the Aquatics Fitness Pass effective Jan. 1, 2015 in favor of its new Deluxe Pass.

The Deluxe Pass allows patrons to participate in group fitness classes at any THPRD facility whenever space permits. It provides up to two hours of free childcare at participating facilities, and also includes access to pools, weight rooms, cardio equipment and other drop-in benefits included with the district’s General Pass (formerly the Frequent User Pass). The district has sold more than 1,300 Deluxe Passes since Jan. 1.

"At THPRD, we take pride in providing excellent customer service,” said Sharon Hoffmeister, superintendent of Aquatics. “Some users told us they do not need the extra benefits of the Deluxe Pass because they are only interested in water exercise classes, so we have responded to them.”

Patrons who purchased a Deluxe Pass but who prefer the Aquatics Fitness Pass at the new price may request a prorated credit toward purchase of the Aquatics Fitness Pass. The latter is good only for admission to THPRD water exercise classes.

For more information, patrons are invited to call or visit any THPRD aquatic center or call the Administration Office at 503-645-6433.

About THPRD

Formed in 1955, THPRD is the largest special park district in Oregon, spanning about 50 square miles and serving 230,000 residents in the greater Beaverton area. The district provides year-round recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Offerings include thousands of widely diverse classes, more than 90 park sites with active recreational amenities, 60 miles of trails, eight swim centers, six recreation centers, and 1,400 acres of natural areas. For more information, visit www.thprd.org or call 503-645-6433.