Pools and Swimming

Read Leisure magazine for more information on our swimming programs and lessons and sign up online by visiting WEBreg - our online registration program.

Registration for Spring swim programs and
2012 aquatic leadership courses is now available.

Kitchener owns and operates four indoor pools and three outdoor pools, eight splash pads and Kiwanis Park, which includes a large pool and 119 acres of natural woodland, shaded picnic areas and open fields.

Each indoor pool offers a variety of recreational swim programs, aquafitness classes and swimming lessons for all ages. Specialty aquatic programs are also offered including an introduction to many aquatic sports, and leadership and lifeguarding courses.

Lifeguards are on duty at all city aquatic facilities while the pools are open. We also provide information on water safety through our Watersmart program.

Want to be a lifeguard? Information about lifeguarding courses and aquatic job opportunities is available online.

City of Kitchener pools can be rented for birthday parties and other special events. Rental information is available online or by contacting any City of Kitchener pool.

Swimming programs and water safety lessons are available for schools and community groups. Contact the pool closest to you for more details.

We also provide a list of our swimming fees for your information. Fee assistance may also be available for those who cannot afford regular program costs.

The city's aquatics programs align with Active Kitchener, a campaign designed to get Kitchener residents involved, and to stay involved, in sport and physical activity.

Breastfeeding friendly. Anytime. Anywhere. The City of Kitchener operates family friendly facilities and supports breastfeeding mothers.

Indoor Pools

Breithaupt Centre, 350 Margaret Ave., 519-741-2502.

Download swim schedule for Spring 2012.
Download lesson schedule for Summer 2012.

Cameron Height Pool, 301 Charles St. E., Located in Cameron Heights High School. Not wheelchair accessible. 519-741-2482.

Download swim schedule for Spring 2012.
Download lesson schedule for Summer 2012.

Forest Heights Pool, 253 Fischer Hallman Rd., 519-741-2493.

Download swim schedule for Spring 2012.
Download lesson schedule for Summer 2012.

Lyle Hallman Pool, 600 Heritage Dr., 519-741-2670.

Download swim schedule for Spring 2012.
Download drop-in lesson schedule for May - June 2012.
Download lesson schedule for Summer 2012.

Outdoor Pools (open June to September)

Now closed for the season. Outdoor pools will re-open Summer 2012.

Harry Class Pool, 45 Woodside Ave., 519-741-2481.

Download lesson schedule for Summer 2012.

Idlewood Pool, 5 Thaler Ave., 519-741-2480.
Wilson Pool, 78 Wilson Ave., 519-741-2479.
Kiwanis Park, 1000 Kiwanis Park Dr., has a large, shallow concrete pool for swimming. 519-745-8133

Splash Pads

City of Kitchener splash pads at all locations will be open Friday, May 18, 2012.
Parents are reminded that splash pads are unsupervised facilities and that
supervision is important to keep children safe.

Breithaupt Park Splash Pad, Breithaupt Park, 806 Union St., 519-741-2502.
Centreville Chicopee Splash Pad, 141 Morgan Ave., 519-741-2490
Chandler Mowat Splash Pad, 222 Chandler Dr., 519-741-2733
Doon Pioneer Park Splash Pad, 150 Pioneer Dr., 519-741-2641
Kingsdale Splash Pad, 78 Wilson Ave., 519-741-2540
McLennan Park Splash Pad, 901 Ottawa St. S., 519-741-2345
Vanier Park Splash Pad, 329 Vanier Dr.
Victoria Park Splash Pad, Courtland Ave. W., 519-741-2890

Watersmart

We run an annual Watersmart campaign where we share information about water safety with all residents of Kitchener. Topics covered include backyard pool safety and personal flotation devices for children.

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