Swimming

We offer swimming and pool programming year-round, including lessons and swimming instructor and lifeguarding courses:

Learn more about our indoor and outdoor pools
Read our pool rules
Sign up for swimming lessons
Rent a City pool
Find out more about our lifeguard training

Recreational Swimming

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

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 - Public swim open to all ages. 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. Waterslides are generally available (PRCC & Bowring).
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 (Pilot) - A reduced capacity swim at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre for adults age 18+ with physical and/or developmental disabilities, caregivers, support workers and family. This facility is equipped with a gender-neutral accessible change room with ceiling lift and adult sized change table. Additional accessible, larger sized change stalls are also available. The lane pool is accessible by Poolpod lift. The leisure pool is accessible by PALII lift and a zero depth, gradual beach entry. Water wheelchairs and a shower commode are available for use. 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 for free of charge with an attendant pass. Standard swim admissions apply.

Costs

Drop-in swimming is free of charge at Bannerman Park and Bowring Park outdoor pools.

Type of Pass	Cost
Under 3	Free drop-in
Youth (ages 3 to 18) and Seniors (ages 65+)	$4
Adult Swim	$5
10 Swim Adult Pass	$47.50
20 Swim Adult Pass	$90
30 Swim Adult Pass	$127.50
10 Swim Youth/Senior (ages 12-18 and 65+)	$37.50
20 Swim Youth/Senior (ages 12-18 and 65+)	$70.00
30 Swim Youth/Senior (ages 12-18 and 65+)	$97.50
Steam and Sauna (H.G.R. Mews Centre)	$3

Youth is 3-18 years of age; Senior is 65 years+

Aquatic Fitness Programs

Aquatic fitness programs are available at pool facilities through the year, visit RecConnect to learn more!