COVID-19
London-Middlesex is in the Red/Control category of the Provincial Keeping Ontario Safe and Open framework. A number of City facilities have reopened to the public for in-person programs and services.
Aquatics
The Canada Games Aquatic Centre and South London Community are scheduled to reopen on Saturday, February 20. All programs will resume at this time.
Registration for swim programs will open on Tuesday, February 16 at 9 a.m. and will be available by phone at 519-661-5575 or through Play Your Way online. For drop-in programs, participants can register six days in advance of the program start date.
If you have any questions about aquatic programs, please email the aquatics team at aquatics@london.ca.
For questions about registration or to sign up for a program, please contact the registration team at 519-661-5575 (Monday to Saturday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm) or recreation@london.ca
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.
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 is currently closed.
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 is currently closed.
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 is currently closed.
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 is currently closed.
Northridge Pool
15 McLean Drive
519-661-4412
Northridge Pool is a leisure swim pool with a diving well and wading pool.
This facility is currently closed.
Oakridge Pool
825 Valetta Street
519-661-4424
Oakridge Pool is a heated leisure swim pool with a small slide and diving well.
This facility is currently closed.
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 is currently closed.
Silverwood Pool
36 Sycamore Street
519-661-4413
Silverwood Pool is a leisure swim pool with a wading pool.
This facility is currently closed.
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.
This facility is currently closed.
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.
This facility is currently closed.
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 is currently closed.
Spray pads
All spray pads are closed until next spring.
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 |
|---|---|
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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 |
Hours of Operation |
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McMahen 640 Adelaide Street North |
Closed |
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Meredith 450 Nelson Street |
Closed |
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Murray 75 Cliftonvale Avenue |
Closed |
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Northeast Pool 1050 Victoria Drive |
Closed |
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Northridge Pool 15 McLean Drive |
Closed |
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Silverwood 36 Sycamore Street |
Closed |
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Smith 194 Brampton Road |
Closed |
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Springbank Springbank Park |
Closed |
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University Heights 290 Trott Drive |
Closed
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Fees and supervision policy
Fees
This chart outlines single admission costs and multiple visit costs.
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Pay per visit |
10 visit pass |
3 month pass |
Full summer 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 |
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Senior (55 and older) |
$5.00 |
$43.22 |
$132.00 |
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All rates include applicable taxes and are valid for all recreation swims, lane swims and aquafit classes. 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:Tuesday, February 16, 2021