Recreational Swims, Aquafitness and Swim Fees

Swim schedules are available online or at City of Kitchener pools.

The City of Kitchener's Swim Admission Guidelines apply to all recreational swims and aquafitness programs.

Any people with serious medical conditions should inform the lifeguard in the pool office prior to entering the water.

Recreational Swims

The following recreational swims are offered at City of Kitchener pools:

Public Swim
Open to the general public. Admission guidelines apply.

Family Swim
All children must be accompanied into the pool by an adult. The family rate only applies to adults and their children.

Adult Swim
Open only to adults 18 and older.

Lane Swim
Lane ropes are set up for lane swimming only.

Aquafitness

The City of Kitchener offers a number of different aquafitness programs to choose from. All of our aquafitness instructors are trained and certified or are currently preparing for certification.

The following classes are offered at City of Kitchener pools:

Aqua Cardio - This aquafitness class primarily focuses on improving cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance. Large, full body movements will get your heart pumping and increase breathing.

Aqua Strength - This aquafitness class primarily focuses on increasing muscular strength by working against the buoyancy of water and creating turbulence. Equipment may be used at the discretion of the instructor.

Aqua Stretch - This aquafitness class primarily focuses on improving the flexibility of muscles. A variety of stretches will be used to increase range of motion, improve balance and develop muscle tone for daily activities.

FibroMoves - For people with fibromyalgia, lupus, MS or arthritis. Exercise mildly to moderately in warm water to relax, move stiff and sore limbs, and relieve pain with others who are similarly affected. 

Swim Fees

The following chart of swimming fees are valid for lane swims, aquafit, public and family swims at all of the city's swimming facilities.

All swimming fees include HST. Tickets are available at any of the swimming facilities and the methods of payment accepted are Cash, Interac, Visa/Mastercard or cheque.

Fee assistance may also be available for those who cannot afford regular program costs.