Pocatello Community Recreation Center

09/04/2026

The Community Center will be offering a Fall Lifeguard Training program starting in November. There is a mandatory pre-course swim testing that must happen prior to signing up. Pre-course trainings are held on Wednesday's at 7:15 pm beginning September 9, 2026. The pre-course testing sessions are free of charge and will be offered every Wednesday night until November 11. These sessions are designed to evaluate candidates, with conditioning and stroke improvement assistance available on-site. To register for the class, candidates must first successfully complete one of the pre-course offerings. Register at https://pocatellorec.activityreg.com/selectActivity

Age Requirement: candidates must be 15 years or older. We are offering a blended learning course requiring 7 hours of online coursework to be completed at home prior to the first in-person date. The course schedule is as follows: November 16, 18, and 20 (Mon, Wed, Fri): 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM and November 21 (Saturday): 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

The registration fee is $70 which is collected upon successful completion of the pre-course to secure a spot on the roster.

08/07/2026

Check out the Fall Brochure!

Fall is just around the corner, and so is a season full of fun with Pocatello Parks & Recreation!

The 2026 Fall Activity Guide is here, packed with opportunities for all ages. Whether you're looking to stay active, learn a new skill, spend quality time with family, or try something new, there's something waiting for you this fall.

From youth sports and swim lessons to fitness classes, outdoor adventures, special events, and more—it's time to start planning your next adventure!

View the Activity Guide: https://pocatello.gov/279/Activity-Guide
Pocatello Community Recreation Center Pocatello Outdoor Recreation and East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center Pocatello Team Sports

08/05/2026

We are excited to announce that our annual yoga event is back this fall, we will be LIVIN' LA VIDA YOGA this August. Join us on the 29th to start the school year off with some sunrise yoga. ALL ages and abilities are welcome to participate in this FREE event!! The link to register is listed below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/livin-la-vida-yoga-tickets-1994373162817?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawTOAnBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkaFp3NWRBams4STZxZm5ac3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHh9UkA1wVf7zibzTC-8g3yc_8mO2SlJ44a77qvitZ7Qle5OyLx-jwXHpZ8iT_aem_2lU8sTNNkpJ-5n63Jmaa3w&keep_tld=true

07/25/2026

Fall Swim Lessons - Registration being held Aug 19th!

07/25/2026

Hot of the Press! Dance Schedule Fall 2026. Registration Wed Aug 12th @ 6 am.

07/21/2026

We are planning our annual 2 week maintenance closure. The Park and Recreation Offices will be open but the facility and pool will be closing Aug 24 and we will reopen Tuesday after Labor Day Sept 8.

06/19/2026

The Community Recreation Center will be closed on Saturday, July 4th!

04/28/2026

This Saturday is the first fun run of the season, the Spring Scamper!

If you haven't registered yet, you can register online until Wednesday at noon.

Registered runners, you will receive an email with information on Wednesday afternoon - be sure to check your junk folder if you don't see it.

Packet pickup will be at the Community Rec Center from 4-6:30PM on Friday. In-person registration will also be open during packet pickup.

The race is Saturday at OK Ward Park. 10k walkers start at 7:30, all other divisions start at 8.

We have already surpassed last year's registration numbers and we're looking forward to a big crowd for the race!

03/11/2026

JUST ADDED - APRIL LIFEGUARD TRAINING CLASS
Looking for Certified Guards for summer employment!
✅ Must be 15 years or older
✅ Mandatory training (blended learning + in-person)
✅ $60 per session
✅ Pre-course testing required (FREE)
📍 Mandatory pre-course testing every Wednesday at 7:15 PM last opportunity to test is April 8th.
👉 Register online at https://pocatellorec.activityreg.com/selectActivity
or
📞 call 208-232-3901 x2200

02/26/2026

Please note the following system outage that is impacting the Recreation Center, Outdoor Rec, Team Sports, Zoo, Park Admin and our On-Line registration portal.

We are accepting only cash and checks for payment and we are using a manual tracking system so we ask for you patience at this time.