Swimming

Recreational Swimming

There are various opportunities for recreational swimming at our pool facilities. To view drop-in fees visit our recreation fees webpage. To view schedules, check out our recreation calendar or click on the below links for respective pools:

• H.G.R. Mews Community Centre 
• Paul Reynolds Community Centre
• Bannerman Park Pool 
• Bowring Park Pool 

You can also subscribe to have swim schedules emailed to you for your pool of choice or call the swim and fitness lines:

• H.G.R. Mews Community Centre: 709-576-8408
• Paul Reynolds Community Centre: 709-576-8155

The following descriptions may be used to describe scheduled recreational swim activities at our pools:  

• Lane Swim - Choose the appropriate lane - slow, medium or fast - based on ability. Suitable for swimmers ages 13 and over. 
• Leisure Swim - Leisure space is available for families. Children 10 and under must always be accompanied in the water by a 16+ year-old who must remain in the water at arms-length. Maximum three children to one supervisor. 
• Everyone Welcome Swim - A public swim open to all ages, with leisure space available for families. Children 10 and under must be accompanied in the water by a 16+ year-old supervisor who must remain within arm’s length; a maximum of three children is permitted per supervisor. Facility features include diving boards, waterslides (Paul Reynolds & Bowring) and a rock-climbing wall (Mews). 
• Pop n Tot - This is a fun drop-in swim and play program for parents/caregivers accompanying young children ages 3 months to 3 years. The session takes place in the leisure pool and an instructor is available to provide water safety tips, techniques and assist with new skills. Come enjoy the water in our safe and friendly environment!
• Therapeutic Adult Swim - A reduced capacity swim for adults age 18+ with physical and/or developmental disabilities, caregivers, support workers and family. Facilities are equipped with gender neutral accessible change rooms, an adult size change table, pool access chairs and pool entry by gradual slope or lift. Learn more about our recreation facilities online. Lifeguards will be onsite to supervise but are not able to transfer, lift or reposition individuals. Individuals who need this level of support must bring a caregiver/support person who may attend free of charge with an attendant pass. Standard swim admissions apply.

• Sensory Swim: A sensory-friendly swimming experience for people of all ages who enjoy a quieter, less busy environment. All standard swim admission and age restriction policies apply. 

  • What to expect: Lower noise levels and no background music, fewer swimmers and more space to swim, water features turned off, whistles only used for an emergency.

Sign up for our swim schedule calendar 

Aquatic Fitness Programs

Aquatic fitness is a drop-in program and is available at pool facilities throughout the year. View drop-in fees on our Recreation Fees webpage. For registered fitness programs visit RECconnect.

Fees

Drop-in swimming is free of charge at Bannerman Park and Bowring Park outdoor pools. A list of recreation fees for drop-in programs including swimming and aquatic fitness is available on our Recreation Fees webpage.