COVID-19
London is now in Step 3 of the Provincial Roadmap to Reopen. In alignment with Step 3, the City of London has expanded additional in-person City services in accordance with the new regulations.
Aquatics
Several outdoor pools, indoor pools, wading pools and spray pads are currently open for the summer. Registration is required for all programs. Please follow the City's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for aquatics updates.
You can view current schedules and register for programs at Play Your Way online. Registration can also be completed over the phone at 519-661-5575 during regular business hours.
COVID-19 practices and protocols
- Registration is required for all programs.
- Standard admission rates and supervision policy apply.
- Arrive no more than 10 minutes before your start time and leave promptly at the end of your program.
- All customers will be screened prior to entry into the facility. Contact tracing will be required. Staff will collect a name and phone number for each swimmer/group.
- Change rooms, washrooms, showers and lockers are available at indoor pools. At outdoor pools, washrooms are available and showers are permitted before swimming.
- Swimmers and spectators are reminded at all times to keep 2 metres apart to physically distance from those individuals not directly in their household.
- If the parent/caregiver is not required to participate, they are to view from the designated viewing area.
- Face coverings or masks are required in all areas of indoor pools except the pool itself. At outdoor pools, masks are required in the buildings only.
- Your reserved spot is held until 10 minutes after the program/swim starts. After that time, your reservation is forfeited
Swim programs
Recreation swimming
Register your family and friends for a recreation swim! Standard admission rates and admission policy applies. Amenities such as diving boards, water slides, lanes and toys will be available where permitted. Please follow directions from the lifeguards on duty and get ready to have some splashingly good fun.
Lane swimming
Register for lane swim opportunities in both short course, which is 25 metres in length, and long course, which is 50 metres in length.
Aquafit
Register for an aquafit class that suits your schedule. All classes are 45 minutes in length. We offer shallow water classes where participants can stand on the bottom of the pool or deep classes where we provide flotation belts.
Please consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.
Parent and tot swimming
Register for this recreational swim time for infants, toddlers and preschoolers aged 5 years and younger along with their parent or caregiver.
Women Only swimming
Register for this recreational swim time for women aged 13 years and older in a private environment with female staff.
Swim lessons and leadership
Becoming a Lifeguard
City of London aquatic staff must be fully qualified instructors and lifeguards. Register for any of these programs by visiting Play You or calling 519-661-5575.
1. Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid with CPR B
Get started on the path to become a lifeguard!
- Teaches an understanding of the 4 components of water rescue education: judgement, knowledge, skill, and fitness.
- Rescuers learn tows and carries as well as defence methods and releases in order to stay safe in challenging higher risk rescue situations.
- Includes Emergency First Aid (EFA) and CPR B certification. (WSIB approved and valid for 2 years from certification date.)
- Recognized as the waterfront supervisory certification for Ontario's Recreational Camp Regulation 568 and is among the first steps toward an exciting and rewarding job as a lifeguard!
Prerequisite: 13 years of age or Bronze Star
This program is 2nd Chance Eligible.
2. Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CPR C
Learn more advanced life saving and supervision skills.
- Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safety supervision in aquatic facilities.
- Prerequisite for all advanced training programs including the National Lifeguard (NL) and Swim Instructor certifications.
- Standard First Aid (SFA) and CPR C certification included. (WSIB approved and valid for 2 years from the certification date.)
- Bronze Cross is recognized as an assistant lifeguard certification in Ontario's Public Swimming Pool Regulation 565 and is an important step toward an exciting and rewarding job as a lifeguard!
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid certifications
This program is 2nd Chance Eligible.
3. Assistant Instructor (AI)
Start learning how to teach others to swim.
- Prepares candidates to help instructors with swimming and lifesaving classes through classroom learning and in-water practice.
- Candidates are introduced to key principles of learning and teaching while they master basic progressions.
- The roles and responsibilities of instructors and their assistants are emphasized, and are aimed to expose candidates to the aquatic environment.
- Upon successful completion of the course, candidates are required to complete 10 to 12 hours of volunteer teaching experience prior to the start of their Swim and Lifesaving Instructor (SI/LSI) program.
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and 14 years of age by end of course.
This program is 2nd Chance Eligible.
4. National Lifeguard (NL)
Canada's only nationally recognized lifeguard certification.
- The only certificate recognized in Ontario for lifeguarding public swimming pools.
- National Lifeguard training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgement, and a mature and responsible attitude toward the lifeguard's role.
- Emphasizes prevention and effective rescue response in emergencies including first aid treatment.
- Candidates develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
- Fitness requirements include a timed object recovery, 50 metres spring, 50 metres rescue drill, and 400 metre endurance challenge.
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid with CPR C and age 15 by end of course.
This program is 2nd Chance Eligible.
5. Swim and Lifesaving Instructor
Learn to teach swimming lessons, first aid, and leadership.
- Includes two courses: Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor (SI) and Lifesaving Instructor (LSI). While these are offered as a combination, they may be taken separately in extenuating circumstances. Please contact us for more information.
- Swim Instructor (SI) prepares candidates to teach and evaluate the swimming strokes and related skills in the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, planning skills, and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques.,
- Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) prepares candidates to plan, teach, and evaluate lifesaving and first aid skills and resuscitation techniques in a majority of the Lifesaving Society's leadership and first aid programs. Successful candidates receive two certification cards, the Lifesaving Instructor and Emergency First Aid instructor.
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross, Lifesaving Society Assistant Instructor and age 15 by end of course.
This program is 2nd Chance Eligible.
2nd Chance Program
We want you to succeed.
Aquatic leadership courses include evaluated items. If you're unsuccessful, you can take a course designated as "2nd Chance Eligible" again at an 80% discount.
In order to qualify for the 2nd Chance Program, you must have taken your original course with us and have received a recommendation from the course examiner to re-take the course.
Registrations using the 2nd Chance Program must be completed in person or by calling 519-661-5575. It is not possible to receive this discount through online registration.
Swim Lessons
We are pleased to offer the Lifesaving Society's Swim for Life program as our learn to swim program at our facilities.
Parent and Tot: 3-level program for children 4 months to 3 years of age.
Through structured in-water interaction between parent and child, we stress the importance of play in developing water-positive attitudes and skills. We provide Lifesaving Society Water Smart® tips on keeping your child safe in any aquatic setting. Certified instructors provide guidance and answers to your questions.
Because activities and progressions are based on child development, you register in the level appropriate for your child’s age: 4 to 12 months, 12 to 24 months or 2 to 3 years.
Preschool: 5-level program for children 3 to 5 years of age
Give your child a head start on learning to swim. The Lifesaving Society Preschool Program develops an appreciation and healthy respect for the water before these kids get in too deep. In our basic aquatic progressions, we work to ensure 3 to 5-year olds become comfortable in the water and have fun acquiring and developing a foundation of water skills. We incorporate Lifesaving Society Water Smart® education in all Preschool levels.
Swimmer: 9-level program for children 5 years of age and older
The Lifesaving Society’s 6-level Swimmer program makes sure your children learn how to swim before they get in too deep. Swimmer progressions accommodate children 5 years and older including absolute beginners as well as swimmers who want to build on the basics. We stress lots of in-water practice to develop solid swimming strokes and skills. We incorporate Lifesaving Society Water Smart® education in all Swimmer levels.
Pools and spray pads
Indoor pools
Canada Games Aquatic Centre
519-661-4455
This facility includes a 50-metre, 8-lane pool and 1 to 10 metre diving boards. It also includes an elevator, a change table with a lift, an electric pool lift, stair entry and universal change rooms. Program offerings include recreational swims, lane swims and aquafit classes, swim lessons and aquatic leadership programs.
South London Community Pool
519-661-0920
This facility includes a whale-shaped pool, a smaller guppy pool, a water slide and a climbing wall. It also includes a change table with a lift, ramp entry in the large pool, stair entry in the small pool and a universal change room. Program offerings include recreational swims, lane swims, Women Only swimming and aquafit classes, swim lessons and aquatic leadership programs. The water slide is currently closed.
Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre
This facility is currently closed and is being used as one of London’s COVID-19 Assessment Centres.
519-661-2525
This facility includes a 25-metre, 6-lane pool and a climbing wall. It also includes a change table with a lift, an electric pool lift, stair entry and a universal change room. Program offerings include recreational swims, lane swims and aquafit classes, swim lessons and aquatic leadership programs.
Outdoor pools
Byron Pool
1330 Brock Lane
519-661-4405
Byron Pool is a heated leisure swim pool with a diving board and climbing wall. The facility is accessible by beach entry or water wheelchair entry.
This facility will open on July 1 and close on August 29.
Gibbons Pool
2B Grosvenor Street
519-661-4407
Gibbons Pool is a heated, 25-metre lap pool with a diving boards and diving wells. The large pool is accessible by ramp entry.
This facility will open on June 12 and close on September 3.
Glen Cairn Pool
370 Chippendale Crescent
519-661-4420
Glen Cairn Pool is a leisure swim pool. The facility is accessible by ramp entry or water wheelchair entry.
This facility will open on July 1 and close on August 29.
Northeast Pool
1050 Victoria Avenue
519-661-4409
Northeast Pool is a heated leisure swim pool with a diving diving board and wading pool. The facility is accessible by ramp entry.
This facility will open on July 1 and close on August 29.
Northridge Pool
15 McLean Drive
519-661-4412
Northridge Pool is a leisure swim pool with a diving well and wading pool.
This facility will open on July 1 and close on August 29.
Oakridge Pool
825 Valetta Street
519-661-4424
Oakridge Pool is a heated leisure swim pool with a small slide and diving well. Program offerings include recreational swim.
The facility will open on a limited basis beginning August 2.
Southcrest Pool
15 Hazelwood Ave
519-661-4415 Southcrest Pool is a heated leisure swim pool with a beach area and spray features. This facility is accessible by beach entry, stair entry and water wheelchair entry. Change rooms include a changing table. This facility will open on July 1 and close on August 29.
Silverwood Pool
36 Sycamore Street
519-661-4413
Silverwood Pool is a leisure swim pool with a wading pool.
This facility will open on July 1 and close on August 29.
Stronach Pool
1221 Sandford Street
519-661-4416
Stronach Pool is a heated leisure swim pool with a water slide and a beach area with spray features. The facility is accessible by beach or water wheelchair entry. The water slide is closed for Summer 2021.
This facility will open on June 12 and close on September 3.
Thames Pool
15 Ridout Street
519-661-4417
Thames Pool is a heated, 50-metre leisure swim pool with a water slide, diving boards, universal change rooms and a beach area with spray features. The facility is accessible by beach, stair or water wheelchair entry. The water slide is closed for Summer 2021.
This facility will open on July 1 and close on September 5.
Westminster Pool
650 Osgoode Drive
519-661-4418
Westminster Pool is a heated leisure swim pool with an accessible beach area featuring spray features. There is also a diving board in the deep area.
This facility will open on June 12 and close on September 3.
Spray pads
Spray pads operate between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. daily. Spray pads will be open until September 6, weather dependent.
Spray pads are interactive play areas that have sensors users push to activate water features. These amenities use potable water. Spray pads are unsupervised and have no standing water.
Spray pad locations can be found on this map.
| Spray pads | Activation button |
|---|---|
|
Gibbons Park |
Fire hydrant |
| Rowntree Park | Post |
| Lambeth (Centennial Park) | Bulldog |
| Forks of the Thames | Individual features |
| Kiwanis Park | Fire hydrant |
| West Lions Park | Fire hydrant |
| Bonaventure Meadows | Crossing gate |
| Jesse Davidson Park | Baseball bat |
| South London Community Centre | Benches |
| Southeast Optimist Park | Fire hydrant |
| Oakridge Optimist Park | Bollard |
| Ed Blake Park | Crossing gate |
| Meadowgate Park | Green post |
| Medway Park | Fishing pole and fish |
| Constitution Park | Various |
| Queens Park | Buttons on ground |
| Riverbend Park | Post |
Wading pools
Splash into summer at our wading pools! These amenities are free for use and have a lifeguard on site at all times. Wading pools have a maximum depth of 0.6 metres.
Cloth and disposable diapers are not permitted. We recommend swim diapers.
Wading pool locations can be found on this map.
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Wading Pools |
Opening and Closing Dates |
Hours of Operation |
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McMahen 640 Adelaide Street North |
Opens July 5 Closes August 20 |
Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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Meredith 450 Nelson Street |
Opens July 5 Closes August 20 |
Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
|
Murray 75 Cliftonvale Avenue |
Opens July 6 Closes August 21 |
Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
|
Northeast Pool 1050 Victoria Drive |
Opens July 5 Closes August 27 |
Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. |
|
Northridge Pool 15 McLean Drive |
Opens July 5 Closes August 27 |
Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. |
|
Silverwood 36 Sycamore Street |
Opens July 5 Closes August 20 |
Monday to Friday 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. |
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Smith 194 Brampton Road |
Opens July 5 Closes August 20 |
Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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Springbank Springbank Park |
Opens July 5 Closes September 2 |
July 5 to August 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily August 2 to September 2, Friday to Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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University Heights 290 Trott Drive |
Opens July 6 Closes August 20 |
Tuesday to Saturday 2:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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Fees and supervision policy
Fees
This chart outlines single admission costs and multiple visit costs. Passes are valid at both indoor and outdoor City-run pools.
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|
Pay per visit |
10 visit pass |
3 month pass |
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Child (17 and under) |
$4.25 |
$28.53 |
$105.00 |
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Adult (18 to 54) |
$6.00 |
$51.98 |
$186.00 |
|
Senior (55 and older) |
$5.00 |
$43.22 |
$132.00 |
|
Family (2 adults and up to 4 children) |
$15.00 |
$150.00 |
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Child, Adult, and Senior passes can be used for any drop in program such as recreation swim, aquafit, and lane swim.
Family passes can be used for only recreation swim, family swim, parent and tot swim, and women's only swim.
The Family 10 visit pass is for up to 6 family members whom reside in the same household.
All rates include applicable taxes. We accept cash, debit or credit card for payment.
Supervision policy
The following policies are in effect at all City-owned indoor and outdoor pools.
12 and under
All children 12 and under will receive an orange wristband upon entry and must be directly supervised in the water at all times by a responsible person 13 years of age or older. These individuals are required to stay in the designated shallow area.
Supervision Ratio: 1:2 (without lifejackets) or 1:4 (with lifejackets)
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Successful Swim Test
Children may take a swim test consisting of a 20 metre swim (or the width of the pool if further) without touching the bottom. If successful, swimmers will receive a green wristband and must be supervised in the facility.
Supervision Ratio: 1:4 (without lifejackets) or 1:8 (with lifejackets)
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13 to 17
Must identify themselves as a "swimmer" or "non swimmer" upon entry. Swimmers will be given a green wristband permitting full access to the pool.
Wading pool admission policy
The following policies are in effect at all City-owned wading pools.
12 and under
All children 12 and under must be directly supervised or supervised at all times by a responsible person 13 years of age or older.
Direct supervision: Patrons who are non-swimmers or are unable to safely recover from an in-water fall, and require direct supervision at the discretion of the lifeguard, are to be supervised at all times within arm’s reach by someone who is 13 years of age or older
Supervision: Patrons must be supervised by someone who is within in the immediate area of the wading pool and who is 13 years of age or older.
Supervision ratio: 1:2 (without lifejackets) or 1:4 (with lifejackets)
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13 to 17
Must identify themselves as a "swimmer" or "non swimmer" upon entry.
Last modified:Wednesday, July 28, 2021