Recreational Swimming

All Town of Halton Hills pools adhere to our Pool Admittance Policy. Swimmers who do not meet the requirements for the Admittance Policy will not be granted admission to the pool. Family, Youth and 55+ swims have additional age requirements. Please refer to Swim Types above. 

AGES 0-6

Children age 6 and under may not be admitted to the swimming pool unless they are accompanied by a guardian 14 years of age or older. The guardian is responsible for their direct supervision and must be in the water and able to assist immediately. Maximum 2 children per guardian.

AGES 7-10

Children age 7 to 10 who are non-swimmers must be accompanied by a guardian 14 years of age or older. The guardian is responsible for their direct supervision and must be in the water and able to assist immediately. Maximum 2 children per guardian.

Children 7 to 10 may be admitted to the pool unsupervised only if they can pass the facility swim test. Swimming with a buddy is strongly recommended

Family Swim Exception: All minors must be directly supervised by a guardian 18+ years. Guardians must be in the water.

AGES 11+

Children age 11 years or older may be admitted to the pool area unsupervised. Swimming with a buddy is strongly recommended.

Family Swim Exception: All minors must be directly supervised by a guardian 18+ years. Guardians must be in the water.

Facility Swim Test:

Test is a minimum of two widths of the swimming  pool. Swimmer may also be required to tread water up to 1 minute.

Medical Conditions: 

Individuals with serious medical conditions or developmental disabilities are at a greater risk while swimming. They should be accompanied at all times by another individual with knowledge of their condition  and who can provide immediate assistance if needed. Acton and Gellert indoor pools are equipped with a chair lift for easy entry into the pool. Gellert pool also has a ramp into the  25m Canadian Tire Pool.

* A group is a maximum of 4 persons and must include one adult 18 years of age or over. Regular admission fees apply to any additional persons.

Leisure Swim:Open to everyone. Canadian Tire 25m pool, Kiwanis Play pool, Lion’s hot tub, sauna. Water slide and Tarzan rope available evenings and weekends only. Please see Admittance Policy below.

Family Swim: All minors must be directly supervised by a guardian 18 + years of age. Guardian must be in the water. Individual adults may attend family swim. Please see Admittance Policy below.

After School Swim: Available to everyone. Please see Admittance Policy below.

Youth Swim: For swimmers between the ages of 10 to 18. Water Sports equipment available for added fun! Please see Admittance Policy below.

55+ Swim: Available to anyone 55 years of age or older. Please see Admittance Policy below.

Lane Swim/Early Bird Swim: Pool is divided into lanes for participants to swim lengths. Please see Admittance Policy below.