Our Pools
Pre-registered Drop-In Access
A number of indoor activities formerly offered on a drop-in basis – including swimming – is available for pre-registration. Registration for drop-in activities is available 48 hours in advance and must be prepaid online or by phone. If you need to cancel you must do so a minimum 24 hours before the start of the session.
Pre-registered Drop-in Fees
- $1 for child/youth and senior
- $2 per adult
- $5 per family (group of 6)
Recreation drop-in fees have been temporarily reduced through the support of the City's Community Support and Recovery Program.
To register for a course, reserve lane or for more details, please visit the Registration web page.
Lifeguard Certification
If you are interested in becoming a lifeguard, view the steps (PDF) required.
Bronze Star
- Basic lifesaving
- Excellent preparations for success in Bronze Medallion
- Requirements: Ages 8 to 12 years
Bronze Medallion
- Learn basic water rescue, first aid and resuscitation techniques.
- Prerequisites: 13 years or older, or Bronze Star
Bronze Cross
- Learn advanced lifesaving rescues and basic aquatic leadership skills.
- Prerequisites: All ages, Bronze Medallion
Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
- Learn primary and secondary assessment skills, personal protective equipment, rescue breathing, one and two rescuer Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and more
- Prerequisites: Ages 14 years and older
National Lifeguard - Pool
- Gain an understanding of the principles, good judgment, communication skills and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of a lifeguard
- Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid with CPR Level C, 16 years and older
National Lifeguard - Water Park
- Trains and prepares lifeguards in safety supervision and rescue in a waterpark environment.
- Prerequisites: National Lifeguard Core and Pool Option issued within 2 years, recommend CPR Level C issued within a year, 16 years and older
