Aquatic Programs

Public Swimming

Learn more about public swimming activities offered at the Sport & Wellness Centre.

Learn to Swim

We offer Lifesaving Society's Swim for Life programming.

Aquatic Leadership

Gain the certifications needed to become a lifeguard!

Seasonal Swimming

Learn more about beaches, wading pools and splash pad locations.

Make a splash! Swimming in Peterborough:

Peterborough Recreation offers Lifesaving Society programming. Register for swim lessons.
Visit our seasonal beaches, wading pools and splash pads.
Take an aquatic fitness class.
Leadership programs, volunteer and job opportunities available. Become an aquatic leader.
Drop-in to our public swim programs, such as nursery swim, lane swim, fun swim and more.

Public Swimming Schedule

Public Swimming takes place at the Sport & Wellness Centre.

Cost: Swimming is $5 per person, or included in Sport & Wellness Centre Members hip.

Swim Schedule: April 3 to June 23, 2023

Note: special holiday swim schedule on April 7 and May 22, 2023.

Leisure Pool: April 3 to June 23, 2023
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Lane Swim 6 - 8:10 a.m.	Lane Swim 6 - 8:10 a.m.	Lane Swim 6 - 8:10 a.m.	Lane Swim 6 - 8:10 a.m.	Lane Swim 6 - 8:10 a.m.	Lane Swim 7 - 7:55 a.m.	Lane Swim 7 - 8:45 a.m.
Lane Swim 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 9:45 - 11 a.m.	Lane Swim 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 9:45 - 11 a.m.	Lane Swim 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	---	---
Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.*	Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.*	Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Fun Swim 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.	Fun Swim 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Lane Swim 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.	Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.	Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Open Swim 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.	Open Swim 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.	Fun Swim 6:30 - 8 p.m.	---	---
Lane Swim 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.	Open Swim 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.	Open Swim 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	---	---	---
---	Lane Swim 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.	---	Lane Swim 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.	---	---	---

Therapy Pool: April 3 to June 23, 2023
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Wellness Swim 6 - 8:15 a.m.	Wellness Swim 6 - 8:15 a.m.	Wellness Swim 6 - 8:15 a.m.	Wellness Swim 6 - 8:15 a.m.	Wellness Swim 6 - 8:15 a.m.	Wellness Swim 7 - 8:45 a.m.	Wellness Swim 7 - 8:45 a.m.
Nursery Swim 8:15 - 9 a.m.	Nursery Swim 8:15 - 9 a.m.	Nursery Swim 8:15 - 9 a.m.	Nursery Swim 8:15 - 9 a.m.	Nursery Swim 8:15 - 9 a.m.	---	---
Wellness Swim 10:30 - 12:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.	Wellness Swim 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.	Wellness Swim 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	---	---
Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 11 - 12:30 p.m.*	Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 11 - 12:30 p.m.*	Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Fun Swim 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.	Fun Swim 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Wellness Swim 1:30 - 3:15 p.m.	Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 1:30 - 3:15 p.m.	Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Open Swim 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 1:30 - 3:15 p.m.	Open Swim 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 1:30 - 3:15 p.m.	---	---	---
Open Swim 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.	Open Swim 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.	Open Swim 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Fun Swim 6:30 - 8 p.m.	---	---
---	Wellness Swim 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.	---	Wellness Swim 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.	---	---	---

*This swim is only offered on dates that the "Swim to Survive" program is not running.

Updated: March 27, 2023

Holiday Swims: April 7, May 22

Holiday swim schedule
Leisure Pool	Therapy Pool
Lane Swim 6:15 - 10 a.m.	Wellness Swim 6:15 - 9:15 a.m.
---	Nursery Swim 9:15 - 10 a.m.
Fun Swim 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.	Fun Swim 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Fun Swim 12 - 1:30 p.m.	Fun Swim 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Public Swimming Information

The Sport & Wellness Centre offers the following public swimming programs. View schedule above to see what we are offering each week.

Fun Swim

Open to all ages and abilities, this swim offers fun-packed activities for everyone. Take a ride down the area’s largest indoor water slide, enjoy the water features in the leisure pool, or relax in our therapy pool featuring soothing jets and warm water. A Poolpod platform lift is available in the leisure pool, and accessible ramp with waterwheel chairs are available in the therapy pool. Water wings, lifejackets, and noodles are available for use.

Please note:

Swimmers age 15 and under are required to wear wrist bands for Fun Swims. Take a look at our helpful poster for more information on wrist bands and ratios.
Children under 10 must be supervised in the water by an adult age 16+ (maximum of 3 children to one adult).
Swimmers must be 42” tall and are required to pass swim test to use the slide.
The maximum capacity for this swim is 175 (therapy pool 44 persons max); access cannot be guaranteed if capacity is met. As swim passes provide admission to the entire aquatic centre, passes will not be refunded if the therapy pool is at capacity and access is not granted.

Cost: $5 per individual | $15 per group of up to 5 | included in membership

Lane Swim

This swim for ages 12+ is offered 7 days a week. The leisure pool is divided into 3 lanes with lap signs indicating where to swim based on speed and ability. Our Poolpod platform lift is available, and equipment such as flutterboards and pull buoys are provided.

Nursery Swim

Toddlers under 4 years of age are welcome to swim with a guardian in the therapy pool. Waterwings, toys, and equipment are provided. "Little Swimmer" disposable diapers are required and may be purchased at the Centre for $2 each. Current maximum capacity is 40 participants (20 adults: 20 children)

Cost: $5 per one adult & toddler, $5 for every additional adult | included in membership

Open Swim

Open to all ages and abilities, this swim is open for leisure swimming. When scheduled in the leisure pool, one lane is dedicated for lap swimming, while the rest of the pool is open for leisure activities. When scheduled in the therapy pool, the pool is open for leisure activities, with the swirl available.

Wellness Swim

This swim takes place in the therapy pool and is open to ages 12+ for therapeutic purposes. Noodles and flutterboards are available, as well as an accessible ramp and water wheelchairs.