Single: $6.88
5 tickets: $32.73
20 tickets: $124.01
60 tickets: $330.69
3 month pass: $222.27
Daily pass: $11.05
Pools
Swimming fees
Single: $4.60
5 tickets: $21.80
20 tickets: $82.59
60 tickets: $220.26
3 month pass: $141.48
Daily pass: $7.09
Maximum two adults and all their children under 17 years old in the same household.
single family admission: $15.66
5 family admission tickets: $67.76
3-month pass: $327.18
daily pass: $25.11
Through our leisure access program, you can apply for lower fees for city-run programs. Find out if you're eligible and learn how to apply on our Leisure Access (fee assistance) page.
If you or your child has a disability, you can apply for an inclusion membership to get inclusion support. Support can include personal assistance for leisure activities (PAL).
For swim admission purposes, a caregiver is defined as someone 12 years or older, responsible for the child.
A swimmer to caregiver ratio defines the number of swimmers that can be supervised by a caregiver. Example: (4:1 ratio) means four swimmers can be supervised by one caregiver.
- under 10 years old: requires supervision
- under 7 years old: must be within arm’s reach of the caregiver in the shallow end (2:1 ratio)
- 7 to 9 years who have not passed a swim test: must be within arm’s reach of the caregiver in the shallow end (4:1 ratio) or (8:1 ratio) if all swimmers are wearing lifejackets.
- lifejackets may need to be supplied by swimmers as there is a limited supply at each facility
- lifejackets may not be available at all programs
- lifejackets must be the appropriate size for the swimmer and approved by Transport Canada
- water wings, puddle jumpers or any other floatation devices are not acceptable as lifejackets
- 7 to 9 years who have passed a swim test: may swim unaccompanied as long as a caregiver remains in the pool environment to supervise.
An aquatic staff member may request any swimmer attempts a swim test at any time. To ensure the safety of all swimmers, if at any point a swimmer exhibits any signs that they are tired or weak, aquatic staff may ask them to leave any deep area of a pool and return to the shallow area to attempt a swim test. This also includes anyone over the age of 10. It is up to the lifeguards on duty to allow swimmers to return to the deep area.
Do not swim if you are feeling sick or unwell, are experiencing digestive distress, have open wounds or sores.
Children who are not fully toilet-trained, or adults with incontinence, must wear watertight elastic pants, or specially designed disposable swim diapers available for purchase at the pool.
Please respect others’ privacy when taking photos. All photos must be taken from the pool deck. Please photograph your child only and do not include other participants or staff (who could be minors) in the photo.
Proper bathing attire must be clean and used specifically for the purposes of bathing. It should not constrict bather mobility in the water.
Swim admission test
To provide a safe and enjoyable aquatic environment, we've established a facility swim test standard to help evaluate participants’ swimming ability. This test is used in conjunction with the Wristband Identification Program.
Open the accordions below to learn about the swim admission test.
The requirements of the patron are to demonstrate comfort in the water and swim on their front for 20 metres in the designated swim test area of the pool. The swim test will also include a change in direction.
To properly assess a participant’s swimming ability, aquatic staff must observe the following during the swim test:
- no touching of the bottom or wall of the pool
- completion of the entire distance comfortably and confidently
- swimmer’s body must be positioned horizontal and near the surface
- continuous swimming with no stopping or resting at any point
- strong forward movement throughout
- an open water change of direction
- swimmer’s ability to submerge face under water
- swimmer’s ability to take a breath while swimming
Children between 7 and 9 years old, who successfully complete the swim test, will receive a swim test card. Swimmers must present their swim test cards to receive a green band before admission to a recreation swim.
Wristband Identification Program
Upon entry to a pool, visitors 0 to 9 years old will be given a coloured wristband to help staff identify their swimming ability. The colours are defined as follows:
Red band
- children 0 to 6 years old must be accompanied and within arm’s reach of caregiver.
- caregiver ratio 2:1
Yellow band
- children 7 to 9 years old are assumed to be non-swimmers and must be accompanied and within arm’s reach of caregiver
- caregiver ratio 4:1 without lifejackets
- caregiver ratio 8:1 with lifejackets for all children
Green band
- children 7 to 9 years old who have passed the Swim Admission Test may swim unaccompanied
- caregiver must remain in the pool environment to supervise.
Blue band
- all swimmers 10 years and older will get a blue wristband to show that they have paid admission to the pool
Breithaupt Centre Pool
Features
Breithaupt Centre pool is home to a 25-yard by 12-yard pool with added features of a warm water exercise pool, diving board and small slide. Breithaupt pool offers swimming lessons, aquafit classes, lane swims, recreational swims and more activities for the whole family.
It is a part of Breithaupt Centre which also features a gymnasium, meeting room, snack bar and more.
Monday: 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Weekends: 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Free parking is available off Margaret Avenue.
Grand River Transit (GRT) route 4 stops on Margaret Avenue in front of Breithaupt Centre.
Bike racks are available at Breithaupt Centre Pool.
Address: 301 Charles Street East
Phone number: 519-741-2821
Monday: noon to 6 p.m.
Tuesday: noon to 6 p.m.
Wednesday: noon to 3 p.m., 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday: noon to 6 p.m.
Friday: noon to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Free parking is available off Charles Street East or Stirling Ave
These Grand River Transit (GRT) routes stop near Cameron Heights Pool:
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ION light rail transit, Kitchener Market station on Charles Street East
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route 3 on Charles Street East
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route 7 on King Street
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route 35 on Charles Street East near Cameron Street North
Bike racks are available at Cameron Heights Pool.
Forest Heights Pool
Features
Forest Heights pool features two accessible indoor pools, including a 25-metre lap pool, a smaller warm pool, a diving board, sauna and family change room. We offer swimming lessons, aquafit classes, family swims, lane swimming time and more activities for the whole family. Forest Heights pool is also linked to a library.
Address: 253 Fischer Hallman Road
Phone number: 519-741-2821
Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Lyle Hallman Pool
Features
Lyle Hallman pool features a large pool, warm swirl pool, waterslide, sauna and private shower stalls. We offer lessons, aquafitness lane swims and recreational swims. The space is filled with bright colours, palm trees, skylights and large picture windows, making your trip to Lyle Hallman pool a mini vacation
Address: 600 Heritage Drive
Phone number: 519-741-2821
Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Harry Class pool features a 65 yard by 25 yard outdoor pool with an extremely large shallow end and diving board. On select weekends, an inflatable floating play structure is available. We offer swim lessons, lane swims, family swims and leadership classes. It is open from June to September, weather dependent.
Address: 45 Woodside Avenue
Phone number: 519-741-2821
Harry Class outdoor pool is closed for the season
Address: 5 Thaler Avenue
Phone number: 519-741-2821
Idlewood outdoor pool is closed for the season
Free parking is available off Thaler Avenue.
Grand River Transit (GRT) route 1 stops on River Road E.
Bike racks are available at Idlewood outdoor pool.
Kiwanis outdoor pool features a lake-like outdoor pool that is 1 acre with beach-front entry. It is a part of Kiwanis Park, which features a leash-free dog park, canoe launch, sportsfield, playground, three volleyball courts and more. It is open from June to September, weather dependent.
Address: 1000 Kiwanis Park Drive
Phone number: 519-741-2821
Kiwanis outdoor pool is closed for the season
Free parking is available off Kiwanis Park Drive. There are accessible parking spaces near the entrance to the pool area.
There are no bike racks at Kiwanis Park and Pool.
Wilson outdoor pool is currently closed for the season
Free parking is available off Wilson Avenue.
Grand River Transit (GRT) route 28 stops on Wilson Avenue..
Bike racks are available at Wilson outdoor pool.
Contact Us
City of Kitchener
200 King Street West,
Kitchener, Ontario
Telephone: 519-741-2345,
TTY: 1-866-969-9994
mailto:info@kitchener.ca