The Puddle · NE Portland

Our flagship pool — where it all started. 15×20 feet, 93 degrees, never shared with the public.

Opens our family portal · signup takes about two minutes · $40 for your first class, charged only when we confirm.

The Puddle: a small, bright indoor pool with steps into warm water

12029 NE Ainsworth Cir #100, Portland, OR 97220 · Get directions (opens Google Maps)

See the space before you arrive

In the order you'll see it, written to the swimmer. Share it the night before.

The light-blue door into the Puddle, with a wooden bench beside it

This is the door you'll walk through. We update the window to a new theme every month!

Two curtained changing spaces with soft blue mats on the floor

You can change behind one of these curtains. The mats are soft under your feet.

The steps into the Puddle, lined with colorful pool toys, with the name board on the wall behind

These are the steps where you'll enter for class! You can see all the toys we have to play with, and the board where you can find your name!

Things to know

Parking

Parking lot outside the Puddle, with the green preschool parking spots in front of the building

Use the green preschool spots at the front. The yellow side spots belong to the bank until 5pm on weekdays.

Bathrooms

Small bathroom at the Puddle with a child-sized toilet

A tiny toilet inside for little swimmers. The adult toilet is at the preschool next door — ask at their front desk.

Changing

Changing area at the Puddle with two curtained spaces and benches beside the pool

Two curtained spaces, each with a bench.
The bright orange showerhead was generously donated by Sproos!

Water and air

Water 93°, air warm and humid. Light chlorine smell.

Sound

A small room with echo. Sometimes loud. Headphones are fine on the bench.

What to bring

Swimsuit, towel, swim diaper if needed. Goggles optional. A comfort object is welcome on the bench.

Where parents sit

On the bench by the toys, officially off duty, where your swimmer can see you.

Hours at this pool

Saturday 8:30 - 2
Sunday 8:30 - 5
Monday 3-7
Tuesday 3-7
Wednesday 3-7
Thursday 3-7
Friday - Closed

Try one lesson.

Your child meets their coach.

You talk about how they learn, what they're nervous about, what they love.

Then they get in the water — or sit at the edge, whatever they feel ready for.

By the end, you'll know if Zen Penguin is right for your family.

If it is, we find you a weekly spot!

Questions first?

Text us at 971-414-3039 or

email [email protected]

A real person will answer you!

Zen Penguin Swim School

Sensory-friendly swim lessons for ages 3 months to adults, in two private indoor pools in Portland and Clackamas. Built by neurodivergent teachers.

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